This recipe was inspired by the lentil soup at this falafel place where I used to live. I have always had trouble finding lentil soup recipes that were more of this Middle Eastern type, so thought I'd share mine!
Provided by Glorypea
Categories Lentil
Time 2h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Wash lentils thoroughly and soak if desired.
- I never soak them, and they always seem to cook up quickly.
- Bring stock to a boil.
- Add quartered onion, garlic, tomato and lentils.
- Return to boil, then lower heat and allow to simmer, partially covered, until lentils are tender.
- The amount of time will depend on the freshness of the lentils and whether or not they were soaked, but plan on an hour to an hour and a half.
- Over-cooking wouldn't be a problem since this is a blended soup, but under-cooking would.
- As lentils approach tenderness, melt butter in a small frying pan over medium-low heat.
- Add thinly sliced onion and allow to fry until very dark brown.
- Add cumin, saute briefly.
- Add mixture to soup and stir through.
- Ladle one ladle-full of soup at a time into a blender or food processor.
- Using a dishtowel, hold lid down and process soup until homogenous.
- When soup has been completely pureed, return to a pot and reheat until ready to serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.4, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 19.8, Sodium 491.9, Carbohydrate 56, Fiber 20.5, Sugar 8.8, Protein 25.4
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Zain Ali Jutt
[email protected]This soup is just okay. It's not bad, but it's not amazing either.
Umar Lucky
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this soup is delicious. The lentils are cooked perfectly and the flavors are amazing.
Sagor YT
[email protected]This soup is a great meal prep option. I make a big batch on the weekend and then eat it throughout the week.
Md Monirujjaman
[email protected]I love the smoky flavor that the cumin gives to this soup.
Sho 7080
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Omolaye yetunde Oluwatosin
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover lentils.
Leanne Clarke
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting and it fills you up.
gutosi Vicent
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different vegetables and spices each time and it's always delicious.
Dallas Shinlever
[email protected]This is my new favorite lentil soup recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.
Zeeshan Mastoi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. I especially liked the addition of the lemon juice at the end. It really brightened up the flavors.
Atik Akondo
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I love the combination of lentils, vegetables, and spices. It's so hearty and satisfying.
Bml Mgr
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this soup changed my mind. It's creamy and flavorful, and the lentils are so tender. I will definitely be making this again.
davood Hashemi
[email protected]This soup is so delicious and satisfying. The lentils are cooked perfectly and the spices are just right. I will definitely be making this again.
Malachi Fiaalii
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients and it comes together so quickly. Plus, it's packed with flavor.
Gul Zada
[email protected]This lentil soup is a lifesaver! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The flavors are amazing and it's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.