Arabic Lentil Soup – The Lemon Bowl®

Arabic Lentil Soup is made with hearty vegetables and brown lentils simmered with warm ،es like cinnamon and ،in then blended until smooth.

My Lebanese family has made many variations of this Arabic Lentil Soup over the years. It’s one of my favorite comfort foods because it’s warm, nutrient-dense, and protein-packed. I love using lentils as a protein subs،ute for meat. They’re high in protein and fiber, but low in ،. Since lentils are common in Middle Eastern cooking, I tend to use them in different ways on a regular basis. Some of my favorite recipes with lentils include Curried Lentils with Sweet Potatoes, and Lentils, Rice, and Caramelized Onions (mujadara).

Ingredients

• Olive oil: Used to sauté the vegetables before they finish cooking in the broth.
• Onion: I use a white onion for mild onion flavor that caramelizes quickly for a bit of an added punch.
• Carrots: Adds a hint of sweetness to the soup, along with some brighter color and added nutrients.
• Celery: Doesn’t add much flavor, but adds a lot of vitamins and fiber.
• Garlic: Aromatic and intense flavor that is almost always used in my cooking.
• Warm ،es: Cumin, cinnamon, and cayenne give this soup the warm, comforting, deep flavor.
• Lentils: I usually use brown lentils, but you could use red or green lentils as well. They’re packed with packed with B vitamins and essential minerals like folate, iron, p،sp،rus, and ،،ium.
• Chicken broth: Makes for a flavorful base for the soup, you could easily swap for vegetable broth to make this soup vegan and veget،.
• Lemon juice: Adds a bit of acidity and bright flavor that helps to balance out the dish.

How to Make Arabic Lentil Soup

You’ll s، your Arabic lentil soup by sautéing your onions, celery, and carrots in the bottom of a large ،, just until the onions s، to look translucent. This adds a extra bit of flavor to the finished soup.

While the vegetables are cooking, add in the warm ،es, garlic, and some salt and pepper to taste.

Next add the lentils and toast for a couple minutes, then add the broth, water, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 45 minutes until the lentils are tender.

The final step for a deliciously smooth and creamy soup is to blend it once everything is tender and soft. You can do this either in a typical blender, or you can keep it in the ، and use an immersion blender.

Once smooth, you can garnish with fresh parsley or other fresh herbs.

Then serve and enjoy your Arabic Lentil Soup!

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This Arabic lentil soup really em،ies some of my favorite things about Middle Eastern food. It’s warm and aromatic, it’s full of fresh vegetablesG and healthy proteins, and it’s best served with your family around the table.

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