Lebanese-Style Red Lentil Soup Recipe
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Lebanese-Style Red Lentil Soup

By: JENP1  
"This is a wonderful soup that sort of resembles split-pea. I serve it garnished with lemon wedges, and sometimes add grilled chicken breast or cooked and cubed sweet potatoes for texture. Have fun with it!"

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 1 pound red lentils
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice

Directions

  1. Bring chicken stock and lentils to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and onion, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 3 minutes.
  3. Stir onions into the lentils and season with cumin and cayenne. Continue simmering until the lentils are tender, about 10 minutes.
  4. Carefully puree the soup in a standing blender, or with a stick blender until smooth. Stir in cilantro and lemon juice before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 260 | Total Fat: 5.8g | Cholesterol: < 1mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2008 by Ahmad Ghosheh 
Very good. I am a Palestinian and we cook this all the time. I double the Cumin. and get rid... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2008 by SarahandtheCity Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I really like this recipe..and after I "Owned" it, I liked it evern more!! First of all, not... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2008 by ky 
This soup is delicious. I did alter it a little. If you saute onions, garlic, celery and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2008 by ELLYDDAN 
This soup is fantastic. It tastes just like what I enjoy from our local Mid-Eastern... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2008 by Joy 
I loved this recipe. I cut the portions in half for a single persons portion. I minced the... MORE
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Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2008 by Sarah 
I have been looking for a traditional middle-eastern lentil soup for ages, and this one is... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2008 by Sola 
Great! Had to do a bit of a different spice combo due to what I had in the house, but I'd... MORE
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Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2009 by Elizabeth 
Delicious. I used brown lentils (that was all I had). Cooked as directed, did not puree/blend... MORE
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Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2009 by lulu 
i am Lebanese,and this is my first time cooking red lentil soup i just made today and loved it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2008 by Erin 
This is good! I basically used whatever I had, which meant I added cauliflower and carrots to... MORE

 
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