MIDDLE EASTERN RED LENTIL SOUP

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This recipe is a family tradition that my mother recieved from her mother who recieved it from her mother, all the way back. It is a easy quick soup to make that is very filling and very delicious. Its great with some pieces of bread thrown in.

Provided by benzee

Categories     Lentil

Time 40m

Yield 6 bowls, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (1 lb) bag red lentil (mid-eastern type)
10 cloves garlic
4 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons cumin
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon coriander
1/2 cup oil
1 whole lemon
8 cups water

Steps:

  • Place oil in a sauce or soup pot on medium heat.
  • After 2 minute put roughly chopped garlic in and saute until they just start to turn brown.
  • Add lentils cumin nutmeg and coriander and mix into oil for about a minute Add water and put on high heat until it boils.
  • Keep on medium heat for 30 minute Add salt, squeeze lemon and serve piping hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.3, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 3.1, Sodium 4667.4, Carbohydrate 49.4, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 0.2, Protein 19.8

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