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Middle Eastern Lentil Soup

A Middle Eastern lentil soup made in one pot to feed the souls of many.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 128kcal
Author: Chef Tariq

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Lentils brown
  • 1 Onion sliced
  • 5 Garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 6 cups Water
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
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Instructions

  • Place pot over medium heat.
  • Add olive oil.
  • Add onion and garlic. Cook until just starting to brown.
  • Add salt and cumin. Stir.
  • Add lentils. Stir until mixed well.
  • Add 4 cups of water and allow to cook down. About 10 minutes.
  • Add remaining water, and lemon juice. Cook another 10 minutes or until lentils are soft.
  • Turn off heat, using a hand blender, puree mixture until smooth. 

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Nutrition

Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 8g | Sodium: 424mg | Potassium: 348mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 5.4mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2.7mg