LEMONY LENTIL SOUP WITH CILANTRO

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Citrus     Quick & Easy     Low/No Sugar     Lemon     Lentil     Cilantro     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
7 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup brown lentils, picked over and rinsed
3 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth (28 fl oz)
3 cups water
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Purée cilantro with 6 tablespoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a blender until smooth. Transfer purée to a bowl and set blender aside.
  • Cook onion in remaining tablespoon oil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Add allspice and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring frequently, 1 minute. Add lentils, broth, and water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, until lentils are very soft, about 30 minutes. Transfer 1 cup lentils with some of broth to blender and purée until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids), then return to saucepan. Add lemon juice and pepper to taste. Stir in cilantro purée.

Haman Ceverino
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Overall, this was a disappointing recipe. I would not recommend it.


Segun Likosi
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The lentils were not cooked properly and the soup was too thick. I had to add more water and cook it for longer.


Mary Barrios
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The soup was bland and lacked flavor. I had to add a lot of additional spices to make it palatable.


Guiye Man
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This soup was a little too lemony for my taste. I would recommend using less lemon juice if you don't like a strong citrus flavor.


Divya Keni
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to make and the flavors are delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jaliyah Parks
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils. It's also a very healthy and affordable meal.


Saboor Siddiqui
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I wasn't sure how I would like this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors were well-balanced and the lentils were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


adelin
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I'll definitely be making it again.


Milo 16
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OMG! This soup is amazing! The lemon and cilantro give it such a bright and refreshing flavor. I will be making this again and again.


ANEES ALi
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that it's also a healthy and affordable meal.


Shahbaz Jalbani
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It was flavorful and satisfying. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


David Us
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This soup was delicious! I loved the tangy flavor of the lemon and the lentils were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Nouman official
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This soup was a hit with my family! The lemony flavor was so refreshing and the lentils gave it a hearty texture. I added some extra vegetables, like carrots and celery, to make it even more nutritious.