NORTH AFRICAN LENTIL SOUP

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Great for a light supper! Serve with a crusty baguette spread with some roasted garlic, a tossed salad with wild baby greens and a balsamic vinaigrette and you're on your way! Make a double batch and the leftovers freeze well, too.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup lentils
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic, cloves. minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed saffron thread
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
1 small turnip, peeled and diced
1 cup diced tomato with juice
8 cups fat-free vegetable broth (beef broth optional)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Rinse lentils several times in cold water, setting aside to drain.
  • Heat garlic in olive oil in large saucepan, being careful not to scorch garlic.
  • Add onion and saffron and cook, stirring, until onions are tender (add a few drops of water if onions try to stick).
  • Add carrots, celery, and turnip, cooking 10 minutes over low heat.
  • Add lentils, broth, tomatoes, and parsley.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.
  • Simmer over low heat 1 1/2 hours until lentils are tender and broth is slightly thickened.
  • Add lemon juice just before serving.

Ram Dai
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are incredible and the lentils are so tender. I highly recommend this recipe.


Oluwasesan Oluwasile
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This is a fantastic recipe! The soup is flavorful and hearty, and the lentils are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Damonique spence
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Mashal Khan Mkk
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This soup is delicious! The lentils are cooked perfectly and the vegetables are still slightly crunchy. The broth is flavorful and has just the right amount of spice.


Abdullahi Halimot
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The lentils and vegetables are hearty and filling, and the spices give it a nice kick.


ANDREA GENTRY
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I'm not usually a fan of lentil soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The addition of the vegetables and spices really made a difference. I'll definitely be making this again.


SHITAB Ali
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the way the lentils and vegetables melt in my mouth. The spices are also perfectly balanced.


NURI ONE ENTERTAINMENT
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor and the lentils gave it a nice hearty texture.


Son Dos
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The lentils and vegetables are hearty and filling, and the spices give it a nice kick.


Lesde Asabag
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I'm not usually a fan of lentil soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The addition of the vegetables and spices really made a difference. I'll definitely be making this again.


Md Muin
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This soup is delicious! I love the way the lentils and vegetables melt in my mouth. The spices are also perfectly balanced.


Afrin shovo
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the vegetables were still slightly crunchy. The broth was flavorful and had just the right amount of spice.


Sanuram Shrestha
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This soup is so comforting and flavorful. I love the combination of lentils, vegetables, and spices. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Shroomssciti_on_instagram
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lentils cook up perfectly and the vegetables add a nice crunch. I like to serve it with a side of crusty bread for dipping.


Nimra naz Nimra naz
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Just tried this recipe and it's a keeper! The cumin and coriander really shine through, giving the soup a warm and earthy flavor. The addition of the vegetables makes it a complete meal.


Manisha Bohara
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was the first dish to disappear! Everyone loved the unique flavors and the lentils gave it a nice hearty texture.


Noah Hammons
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The soup was a hit! My friends couldn't get enough of it.


naomi george
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This North African lentil soup was a delightful culinary journey! The blend of spices and lentils created a hearty and flavorful broth, while the vegetables added a vibrant texture. I followed the recipe closely and the result was simply divine. My f


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