Easy
Egyptian
Lentil Soup
Hearty Egyptian red lentil soup with vegetables and spices, a comforting winter dish.
55
Total Minutes
6
Servings
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
15 min
Prep Time
40 min
Cook Time
55 min
Total Time
Ingredients (8 items)
1.00 cup
Red lentils
rinsed
2.00 medium
Carrot
chopped
1.00 large
Onion
chopped
3.00 cloves
Garlic
minced
2.00 medium
Tomato
chopped
1.00 tsp
Cumin
ground
2.00 tbsp
Olive oil
1.00 tsp
Salt
Instructions (5 steps)
1
Cook onion, garlic, and carrot in olive oil until soft.
8 minutes
2
Add tomatoes, cumin, and salt, cook for 5 minutes.
5 minutes
3
Add lentils and 4 cups water, bring to a boil.
4
Simmer for 30 minutes until lentils are soft.
30 minutes
5
Blend partially for texture, serve hot.