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Lebanese Lemon Lentil Soup

A bowl of Lebanese Lemon Lentil Soup, garnished with fresh parsley and a lemon slice.
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A hearty and flavorful lentil soup with a bright lemon finish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Add garlic, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
  4. Remove the bay leaf. Stir in the fresh lemon juice.
  5. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  6. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For a smoother soup, you can blend a portion of it with an immersion blender before serving.
  • Adjust the amount of lemon juice to your preference.

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Keywords: Lebanese lentil soup, lemon lentil soup, vegetarian soup, healthy soup, easy lentil soup, cumin soup, coriander soup

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