"Red lentil soup recipe is a comforting, light, and delicious vegan soup from the Middle East. Easy to make and gently flavored with warm spices, this soothing gluten-free soup recipe is perfect for winters."
Lebanese Red Lentil Soup
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Prep time 10mins
Cook time 30mins
Serves or Makes: 4
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ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups red lentils
- 5 cups water
- 1/2 cups finely chopped carrots
- 1 stalk finely chopped celery
- 1 medium onion
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tablespoon cumin powder
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt, to taste
- 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of lemon
- Parsely, chopped, for garnish
- Red chili flakes, for garnishing (optional)
Method
Step 1
Wash the lentil nicely and keep aside.
Step 2
Heat oil in a pan and add garlic cloves. Saute for a few seconds or until the raw smell of garlic goes away.
Step 3
Add chopped onion, bay leaf and saute till the onion becomes translucent.
Step 4
Next, add the carrot and celery. Saute for about 2 minutes before adding the spices, vegetable bouillon, and salt with around 1 teaspoon of water to avoid burning of spices.
Step 5
Add the lentil, saute for about a minute and then add the water. Let it simmer for around 20-25 minutes or until the lentil is nicely cooked.
Step 6
Add the lentil, saute for about a minute and then add the water. Let it simmer for around 20-25 minutes or until the lentil is nicely cooked.
Step 7
Add the lentil, saute for about a minute and then add the water. Let it simmer for around 20-25 minutes or until the lentil is nicely cooked.
Step 8
Add some fresh lemon juice. Garnish with chopped parsley/ coriander leaves, olive oil, and chili flakes. Serve hot/ warm.