Middle Eastern Lentil Soup
This comforting and hearty lentil soup is a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine. It's packed with nourishing red lentils, aromatic vegetables, and brightened with a touch of lemon, making it a perfect vegan meal.
Een origineel recept van Forkin
- Totale tijd
- 50 min
- Porties
- 4
- Moeilijkheid
- Makkelijk
- Per portie
- 438 kcal
Mise-en-place
Ingrediënten
Ingrediënten
- 1,5 kopjered lentil, rinsed
- 1 styellow onion, chopped
- 1 stcarrot, chopped
- 2 teentjegarlic, minced
- 6 kopjevegetable broth
- 2 elolive oil
- 1 tlcumin, ground
- 0,5 tlturmeric, ground
- 1 tlsalt
- 0,5 tlblack pepper, ground
- 0,5 stlemon, juiced
garnish
- 2 elfresh parsley, chopped(optioneel)
Keukengerei
measuring cups · large pot · measuring spoons · knife · cutting board
De bereidingswijze
Stap voor stap
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Ongeveer 2 min
- 2
Add the yellow onion and carrot to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Ongeveer 7 min
- 3
Stir in the garlic, cumin, and turmeric, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Ongeveer 1 min
Tip van de kok: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 4
Add the rinsed red lentils, vegetable broth, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
Ongeveer 1 min
- 5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
Ongeveer 30 min
Tip van de kok: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 6
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the lemon juice.
Ongeveer 1 min
- 7
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Per portie
Voedingswaarden
- Calorieën
- 437,6kcal
- Eiwit
- 25,2g
- Koolhydraten
- 65,8g
- Vet
- 8,7g
- Vezels
- 12g
- Suiker
- 5,7g
Geschat op basis van de hoeveelheden ingrediënten in het recept. Waarden kunnen per merk en vervanging verschillen.
Goed bewaren
Store leftover lentil soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.