Jacob’s Middle Eastern Lentil Soup

Lentils are a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine and are often used in soups and stews for their nutritional value and rich flavor.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Jacob’s Middle Eastern Lentil Soup

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Middle Eastern Courses: Lunch, Middle Eastern, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Red lentils
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 2 medium Carrots
• 2 stalk Celery stalks
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Ground turmeric
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Rinse the lentils under cold water.
2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the cumin, coriander, and turmeric to the pot. Stir to coat the vegetables with the spices.
4. Add the lentils and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
5. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup to a blender and blend in batches until smooth.
6. Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
7. Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 3g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.