Favorite Lentil Soup

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Lentil soup is a favorite in the Middle East. It is often the first dish used to break the day of fasting during Ramadan. My husband loves it anytime of year, especially on cold days. Serve with grissini, or garlic croutons. Can be reheated, but may need to be thinned with heavy cream or water. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Submitted by ALMA-LOU
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 cups red lentils

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix

  • 1 lemon, juiced

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Place lentils into a pressure cooker, and cover with about 1 inch of water. Add onion and oil, cook for 10 minutes and then turn off heat and let set for 10 minutes.

  2. Place lentil mixture, cumin, and pepper into a food processor or blender and puree until smooth.

  3. Transfer pureed soup into a large stock pot and return to heat. Right as soup is ready to boil add onion soup mix, stirring until well mixed. Simmer until soup has a thick creamy consistency.

  4. Prior to serving add lemon juice and chopped parsley for a little flavor and garnish.

24 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

249 Calories
8g Fat
34g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 249
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 315mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 12%
Dietary Fiber 16g 56%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 13g 26%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 51mg 4%
Iron 4mg 23%
Potassium 518mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.