How to make Lebanese Lentil Soup
Lebanese lentil soup is a traditional recipe and easy to make without much effort. The soup is full of flavours and contains essential nutrients to improve your health, maintain metabolism, and boost the homeostatic system.
It requires no more than 10-12 ingredients and takes five minutes to prepare. The lentil soup is low in calories and rich in folate, proteins, and iron. Today’s article will give you the list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions to make the Lebanese lentil soup at home. Read on!
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups of red lentil
- One medium cubed onion
- One large cubed and peeled carrot
- One small golden potato
- One teaspoon of cumin powder
- Two teaspoons of fine black pepper
- One tablespoon of salt
- ½ tablespoon of seven spices
- Two tablespoons of fresh and chopped parsley
- 12 cups of water
- Three whole lemons
- Fried pita bread
Instructions
- Wash lentils and place them in a large pot
- Put the onions, potatoes, and carrots into the pot
- Add water to fill the pot
- Add at least 12 cups of water
- Boil the ingredients for 40-50 minutes
- Ensure lentils are soft and tender
- Turn off or lower the heat
- Set aside the soup for 10-15 minutes
- Drain excess water and set aside it to add later if required
- Use a hand mixer to blend the soup
- Keep mixing the soul until it becomes creamy
- Return to the pot and put the spice mixture, salt, and parsley
- Bring to boil and simmer at low temperature for 15 minutes
- Remove from the heat and put into it some lemon juice
- Set aside the soup for a few minutes to cool down
- Serve with fried pita to your family and friends
