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Lebanese Lentil Soup

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A warm and nourishing Lebanese lentil soup filled with earthy flavors and spices, perfect for chilly evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 medium carrot, diced
  • 1 medium potato, diced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 6 cups vegetable broth or water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until translucent.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic for another 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add the diced carrot and potato, cooking for about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the rinsed lentils and spices.
  6. Pour in the vegetable broth or water and bring to a boil.
  7. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 30-35 minutes.
  8. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup.
  9. Squeeze the lemon juice into the soup and stir.
  10. Serve hot, garnished with parsley.

Notes

This soup can be customized with different vegetables or spices to suit your taste.

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