Red Lentil Soup

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This red lentil soup flavored with cumin, cayenne, and lemon juice resembles the Lebanese-style lentil soup that I love! It's so comforting when you need something nourishing during the cooler months.

Submitted by Jen Yagoobian Pfister
Updated on September 4, 2024
close up view Lebanese-Style Red Lentil Soup in a bowl, garnished with fresh herbs
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 6 cups chicken stock

  • 1 pound red lentils

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • ¾ cup fresh lemon juice

  • ½ cup chopped cilantro

Directions

  1. Bring chicken stock and lentils to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic; cook until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 3 minutes.

  3. Stir onion mixture into lentils; season with cumin and cayenne. Continue simmering until lentils are tender, about 10 minutes.

  4. Puree soup in a standing blender or with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in lemon juice and cilantro.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

276 Calories
7g Fat
39g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 276
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 524mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 39g 14%
Dietary Fiber 9g 33%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 17g 33%
Vitamin C 13mg 15%
Calcium 46mg 4%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 616mg 13%

* 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.