FAVORITE LENTIL SOUP

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Lentil soup is a favorite in the Middle East. It is often the first dish used to break the day of fasting during Ramadan. My husband loves it anytime of year, especially on cold days. Serve with grissini, or garlic croutons. Can be reheated, but may need to be thinned with heavy cream or water. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Provided by ALMA-LOU

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

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups red lentils
1 onion, chopped
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
1 lemon, juiced
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Place lentils into a pressure cooker, and cover with about 1 inch of water. Add onion and oil, cook for 10 minutes and then turn off heat and let set for 10 minutes.
Place lentil mixture, cumin, and pepper into a food processor or blender and puree until smooth.
Transfer pureed soup into a large stock pot and return to heat. Right as soup is ready to boil add onion soup mix, stirring until well mixed. Simmer until soup has a thick creamy consistency.
Prior to serving add lemon juice and chopped parsley for a little flavor and garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 15.8 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 314.6 mg, Sugar 1.8 g