Egyptian Red Lentil Soup
This hearty Egyptian lentil soup combines creamy red lentils with tomato, carrot, onion, and garlic, seasoned with aromatic cumin, coriander, black pepper, and salt. Chicken bouillon adds depth to the warming, lightly spiced broth, making it a filling choice for a cozy lunch or simple evening meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Egyptian Red Lentil Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 61 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 84
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 43
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 64
- General Wellness
- 1
Place water, lentils, tomato, carrot, onion, garlic, and chicken bouillon in a stockpot over medium heat; cook until the vegetables and lentils are softened, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm.
- 2
Blend the vegetable and lentil mixture with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir water, cumin, sea salt, pepper, and coriander into the soup; heat over medium heat until warmed.
- Calories 134.46 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 5.53 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 27.85 g 10%
- Total Fat 1.75 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.21 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.18 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 87.08 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 12.67 g Good Source 45%
- Total Sugars 11.71 g --
- Added Sugars 9.93 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 51.99 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.96 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 287.88 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 11.43 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 11.68 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Egyptian Red Lentil Soup is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Carrot, Chicken Bouillon, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 134.46 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Egyptian Red Lentil Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Carrot, Chicken Bouillon, Garlic, Ground Coriander. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Egyptian Red Lentil Soup?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 134.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Egyptian Red Lentil Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Egyptian Red Lentil Soup healthy?
- Egyptian Red Lentil Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 134.46 calories and 5.53 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 9.93 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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