MIDDLE EASTERN RED LENTIL SOUP

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This recipe is a family tradition that my mother recieved from her mother who recieved it from her mother, all the way back. It is a easy quick soup to make that is very filling and very delicious. Its great with some pieces of bread thrown in.

Provided by benzee

Categories     Lentil

Time 40m

Yield 6 bowls, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (1 lb) bag red lentil (mid-eastern type)
10 cloves garlic
4 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons cumin
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon coriander
1/2 cup oil
1 whole lemon
8 cups water

Steps:

  • Place oil in a sauce or soup pot on medium heat.
  • After 2 minute put roughly chopped garlic in and saute until they just start to turn brown.
  • Add lentils cumin nutmeg and coriander and mix into oil for about a minute Add water and put on high heat until it boils.
  • Keep on medium heat for 30 minute Add salt, squeeze lemon and serve piping hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.3, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 3.1, Sodium 4667.4, Carbohydrate 49.4, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 0.2, Protein 19.8

saqab Khan
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I'm not a big fan of lentil soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's delicious!


Sania hanif
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a very affordable meal.


jenia jenia
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This soup is delicious and healthy. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Lilly Külpmann
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I love this soup! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Vusimuzi MTHETHWA
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Shalim Shafiu
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


ARYAL KANCHHO
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils. It's also a very affordable meal.


Gulzaman Burira
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I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but this soup was really good. The spices really make it.


Khuram Pervaiz
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This is one of my favorite soup recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Heather Craig
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. It was a hit with my family and friends.


Moosa Muhammad
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This soup is amazing! The lentils are cooked perfectly and the spices are so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


JAMES PLUMBERS
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I'm a big fan of Middle Eastern food and this soup did not disappoint. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Jecinta Wanja
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can have a healthy and delicious meal on the table in under an hour.


Firiwoti Damise
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I was pleasantly surprised by how flavorful this soup was. I'm not usually a big fan of lentil soup, but this one was really good.


Ariyan Jibon
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This red lentil soup is a delicious and hearty meal! I love the combination of spices and the lentils give it a great texture. I will definitely be making this again.


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