Egyptian Lentil Soup

Description

This is a traditional hearty soup usually eaten in the winter time, but can be eaten any time of the year. My recipe has absolutely NO FAT! Enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 1 roma tomato, quartered
  • 1 carrot, quartered
  • 1 small onion, quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic, quartered
  • ¼ cube chicken bouillon (such as Maggi®)
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground coriander

Instructions

  1. Place 3 cups water
  2. lentils
  3. tomato
  4. carrot
  5. onion
  6. garlic
  7. and chicken bouillon in a stockpot over medium heat; cook until vegetables and lentils are softened
  8. 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm.
  9. Blend vegetable and lentil mixture with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir 1 cup water
  10. cumin
  11. sea salt
  12. pepper
  13. and coriander into soup; heat over medium heat until warmed.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

Servings: 4

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