Egyptian Red Lentil Soup
Warm your soul and delight your taste buds with this hearty and aromatic red lentil soup recipe. With a comforting blend of lentils, potatoes, onions, and a harmonious medley of spices, this soup is a wholesome dish perfect for any day. Just a few simple steps bring together a bowlful of goodness that's sure to leave you feeling satisfied and content. Serve it up with some crispy toasted flatbreads for a complete and fulfilling meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 litre water
- 230g dried red lentils
- 400g onions, finely chopped
- 450g potatoes, peeled & finely chopped
- 8 large garlic gloves
- 1 vegetable stock cube
- For the spice mixture:
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils thoroughly.
- Put all of the main ingredients into a pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling reduce heat and let it simmer until everything is soft (approx. 20 min) Remove from heat.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a pan and add the spices.
- Stir for a minute in the hot oil until it becomes fragrant.; then remove from the heat.
- Blend the soup until smooth and add the fried spices. Serve with some toasted flat breads.
Yield
Serves 4
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