Best Lentil Soup With Egyptian Spices Recipes

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EGYPTIAN LENTIL SOUP



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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!

Provided by Dahlia Salem

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas     Lentil Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.3 g, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 15.9 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 316.4 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

LENTIL SOUP WITH EGYPTIAN SPICES



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Make and share this Lentil Soup With Egyptian Spices recipe from Food.com.

Provided by RawSpiceBar

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 set 1 pouch rawspicebar's egyptian spices
2 . set 2 tbsp olive oil
3 . set 1 onions
4 . set 4 garlic cloves, minced
5 . set 4 garlic cloves, minced
6 . set 1/2 cup celery, chopped
7 . set 1 cup tomatoes, chopped
8 . set 1 lb lentils
9 . set 2 tsp salt
10 . set 2 loaves whole wheat pita bread
11 . set olive oil
12 . set salt

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add the onions, garlic, carrots, salt and celery. Cook, stirring until onions are translucent, about 7 minute.
  • Add the lentils, tomatoes & RawSpiceBar's Egyptian Spices. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the stock, bring to the boil then turn down the heat to low and simmer for 35-45 min, until vegetables are very soft.
  • hile the soup is simmering, make the croutons. Preheat oven to 200°C Cut or tear pita bread into bite-sized pieces. Toss with a generous drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle with a little salt then spread on a baking sheet in a single layer. Place in oven for about 10-12 minutes, until golden and crispy.
  • Puree the soup with a blender in batches, until smooth. Adjust seasoning and serve with croutons and a sprinkle of dukkah if you like. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.5, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 457.2, Carbohydrate 54, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 5.8, Protein 9.7

EGYPTIAN RED LENTIL SOUP



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A yummy soup that uses my favorite lentils. Adapted from a Moosewood recipe. This is a good and healthy take-to-work lunch.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h23m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 cups vegetable broth or 5 cups water
1 cup dried red lentils
2 cups chopped onions
2 cups chopped potatoes
8 garlic cloves, peeled and left whole
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Add the first 5 ingredients to a large pot; cover and bring to a boil.
  • Lower the heat and simmer 15-20 minutes or until the lentils and veggies are tender.
  • Take pot from stove burner and set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, add the oil; warm over low heat until the oil is hot but not smoking.
  • Add in the cumin, turmeric, and salt; cook and stir constantly for for 2-3 minutes or until the cumin has released its fragrance (be careful not to scorch the spices).
  • Set spice mixture aside for 1 minute to cool.
  • Stir spice mixture into the lentil mixture; add cilantro, stir to combine.
  • You can puree the soup, in batches, in a blender OR you can use an immersion blender and blend to desired texture (I like to leave it a little chunky).
  • Add in lemon juice; stir to combine.
  • Rewarm soup in soup pot; season if needed with salt/pepper.

LENTIL SOUP WITH EGYPTIAN SPICES



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Number Of Ingredients 13

1 packet RawSpiceBar's Egyptian Spices
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 carrots, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 cup tomatoes, chopped
1 pound lentils
2 quarts vegetable or chicken stock
2 teaspoon salt
2 loaves whole-wheat pita bread (For croutons)
1 olive oil (For croutons)
1 pinch salt (For croutons)

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add the onions, garlic, carrots, salt and celery. Cook, stirring until onions are translucent, about 7 min.
  • Add the lentils, tomatoes & RawSpiceBar's Egyptian Spices. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the stock, bring to the boil then turn down the heat to low and simmer for 35-45 min, until vegetables are very soft.
  • While the soup is simmering, make the croutons. Preheat oven to 200C. Cut or tear pita bread into bite-sized pieces. Toss with a generous drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle with a little salt then spread on a baking sheet in a single layer. Place in oven for about 10-12 minutes, until golden and crispy.
  • Puree the soup with a blender in batches, until smooth. Adjust seasoning and serve with croutons and a sprinkle of dukkah if you like. Enjoy!

SPICY LENTIL SOUP



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This is a filling, hearty soup that is very easy to make!

Provided by Darcie Paule

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas     Lentil Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
1 large stalk celery, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
6 cups chicken stock
1 ½ cups dry lentils

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in carrot and celery; cook, stirring often, until vegetables are tender, about 8 more minutes.
  • Stir in tomato paste, crushed red pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper; mix in chicken stock and lentils.
  • Bring soup to a boil and reduce heat to low; simmer until lentils are soft, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 15.6 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 711.3 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

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