NILE RIVER LENTIL SOUP

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A very tasty vegetable soup from Egypt. I just hope that they aren't actually making soup with water from the Nile, lol.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Lentil

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup red lentil, rinsed
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
4 cups water or 4 cups vegetable stock
2 slices lemons (1/4 inch thick or so)
1/2 cup tomatoes (chopped, canned or fresh)
cayenne pepper, to taste
salt and pepper
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander leaves (cilantro)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy pot on medium high heat.
  • Saute onion and garlic until softened.
  • Stir in lentils, ginger, cumin and coriander with onion/garlic mixture.
  • Add lemon slices, stock, tomatoes, cayenne, salt and pepper.
  • (you can add salt and pepper later, but it's usually added now).
  • Add the water or vegetable stock.
  • Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover pot and simmer for about 45 minutes (it may only take 30 minutes) or until lentils are tender.
  • If you like your soup thin, add more stock.
  • Take the pot off the burner, discard lemon slices, and puree soup in blender or food processor.
  • Season if you have not already added the salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle with coriander (cilantro leaves).
  • Alternatively, you can add the cilantro before you put the soup in the food processor.

Hi_Hello
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family.


Moesha Massequel
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I'm not a big fan of lentil soup, but this recipe was really good. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Francis jamel Jamel
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This soup is so flavorful and easy to make. I love that it's a one-pot meal.


Paula Paras
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I also added some chopped spinach and it was delicious.


Trevor Jolin
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add a bit more salt.


Camila Reyes
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I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but this soup was really good. The spices really helped to balance out the flavor of the lentils.


Samuo Kirin
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This is my new favorite soup recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


lovely naveed
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Just made this soup and it is amazing! So flavorful and hearty. I added a bit of extra garlic and ginger, and it really took it to the next level.


ahmed zezo
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of lentils, vegetables, and spices. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter day.


Angel Kazakov
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I made this soup last night and it was delicious! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I added a little bit of extra cumin and coriander, and it really brought out the flavor of the dish. I will definitely be making this ag


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