Lentil Harmony with Cabbage and Carrot

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Lentil Harmony with Cabbage and Carrot is a vegetarian Middle Eastern dish that’s both hearty and satisfying. This recipe features a rich blend of spices, creating a smooth texture that pairs perfectly with crusty French bread or a fresh salad. Ideal for meal prep, it’s versatile enough to adjust thickness with a splash of cream or water.

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Overview

This hearty lentil soup is perfect for a cold day, offering a stick-to-the-ribs warmth. With a blend of spices and a smooth texture, it's a comforting dish that pairs beautifully with French bread and a fresh salad. Adjust the thickness to your liking with a splash of heavy cream or water.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

None specified

Cuisine

Middle Eastern

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Cups brown lentils
• 1 Whole onion, minced
• 2 Whole carrots, julienned
• 3 Leaves cabbage, torn
• 4 Tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 Ounce package dry onion soup mix, packaged
• 1 Teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 Teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 Teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 Teaspoon ground allspice
• 0.25 Teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.25 Teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 Pinch salt, to taste
• 1 Whole lemon, zested

Steps

1. Place the lentils, onion, carrots, and cabbage leaves in a pressure cooker. Cover with 1.5 inches of water and add 4 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Cook for about 10 to 15 minutes. Allow the pressure to reduce before opening the cooker.
2. Transfer the cooked mixture to a food processor or blender and puree until smooth.
3. Add the ground cumin, black pepper, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and nutmeg to the pureed soup.
4. Transfer the soup to a stock pot and return to heat. As the soup begins to boil, stir in the dry onion soup mix.
5. Simmer until the soup thickens to your desired consistency.
6. Just before serving, season the soup to taste with lemon juice and salt. Enjoy!

Enjoy your Lentil Harmony with Cabbage and Carrot!