Lively Lebanese Red Lentil Soup with Fresh Cilantro

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Lively Lebanese Red Lentil Soup with Fresh Cilantro warms up your evenings with a comforting vegetarian dish that combines the bright flavors of lemon and aromatic spices. Perfect for chilly nights, this soup is not only nourishing but also gluten-free, making it suitable for various dietary needs. The flavor profile is a harmonious blend of earthy lentils, fragrant cumin, and a hint of heat from cayenne, making it versatile enough to serve as a hearty main course or a flavorful starter.

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Overview

This comforting Lebanese-style red lentil soup is a perfect blend of zesty lemon and aromatic spices. It's a nourishing dish ideal for cooler months, offering a delightful warmth with every spoonful.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

None

Cuisine

Lebanese

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

• 6 Cups chicken stock
• 1 Pound red lentils
• 3 Tablespoons (tbsp) olive oil
• 1 Large onion, minced
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) garlic, minced
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) cumin, ground
• 0.5 Teaspoons (tsp) cayenne pepper
• 0.75 Cups fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 Cups cilantro, torn

Steps

1. Gather all the ingredients.
2. In a large saucepan, bring the chicken stock and red lentils to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
3. While the lentils are cooking, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is softened and translucent, about 3 minutes.
4. Stir the onion mixture into the simmering lentils. Season with ground cumin and cayenne pepper. Continue simmering until the lentils are tender, approximately 10 more minutes.
5. Puree the soup using a standing blender or an immersion blender until smooth.
6. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and torn cilantro before serving.

Enjoy this flavorful and hearty soup as a main course or a starter to a Lebanese-inspired meal!