LEBANESE LENTIL SOUP

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Make and share this Lebanese Lentil Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Lentil

Time 1h40m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed
12 cloves garlic
olive oil
2 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
2 large onions, chopped fine
1 lb lentils, washed and drained
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
12 cups water
1 (10 ounce) box frozen spinach
2 medium potatoes, cubed
6 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Place cilantro in a food processor with garlic, 3 Tbsps olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
  • Process until mixture forms a paste.
  • Set aside.
  • Sauté onions in 1/4 cup of olive oil until light brown.
  • Add lentils and mix.
  • Cook on medium heat for a few minutes.
  • Add cinnamon and water.
  • Turn heat to medium-high and cook, uncovered, for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Turn heat to medium, add remaining salt, spinach, potatoes and cilantro paste.
  • and cook, uncovered, on low heat until lentils are creamy.
  • Add lemon juice and continue cooking, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
  • (Total cooking time about 1 1/2 hours.) This soup can be served cold, warm or hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.4, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 774.8, Carbohydrate 28.7, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 3.7, Protein 8.4

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