Syrian-Style Lentil and Spinach Soup Recipe
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Syrian-Style Lentil and Spinach Soup

By: AzzaJaba 
"This soup is like a warm hug. And it's very easy to prepare."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2/3 cup dry green lentils
  • 1 3/4 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup chopped fresh spinach
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Stir in onion and cook until soft about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the lentils and water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until lentils are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Cooking times will vary depending on the freshness of the lentils.
  2. Ladle a half cup of the soup liquid into a bowl and whisk in the flour to form a paste. Mix the paste into the soup. Add the spinach, lemon juice, and salt. If you prefer a thinner soup, add a bit more water. Cook until spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes. Adjust salt and lemon to suit your taste.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 166 | Total Fat: 3.8g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2009 by AzzaJaba   view full review
Hello, I'm the author of this recipe. You need to add about a teaspoon of cumin to the soup...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2010 by fantomette   view full review
I added cilantro, garlic, corriander and a chicken bouillon cube,,amazing!! A+++
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2009 by ktchristmas   view full review
merely OK, which is odd because I usually love Syrian food. Seemed like it was definitely...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2009 by shameh   view full review
Our mother used to always make this soup for us. Mmmmm
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2010 by aja   view full review
Wonderful recipe! I added two bay leaves to the boiling water and lentils, making sure to take...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2010 by Lisa   view full review
I added more spinach and the recommended cumin. We really enjoyed it. Ours came out less like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2011 by Muffin Mans wife   view full review
This is a very good base recipe. You need to add what you like but mine came out great. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2009 by Shary   view full review
Seemed like it was lacking something. I used some bone broth as part of the liquid; added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2009 by LovingFoodInNYC   view full review
Good basic recipe. Definately needs the 1 t. of cumin.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2009 by cehub   view full review
I added carrots and I think it needed more liquid so I used chicken broth and water, about 2...

 

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