Egyptian Lentil Soup
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- 22 Jun 2022
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A puree of vegetables, potato, spices, and lentils topped with yogurt.
Ingredients
2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
2 cups diced yellow onion
2 cups diced peeled carrot
4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp ground white pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1 large russet potato, peeled and medium dice
1 1/2 cups brown lentils
8 cups water
1 TBSP kosher salt
2 TBSP fresh squeezed lemon juice
Garnish:
plain whole milk Greek yogurt
chopped parsley
smoked paprika or cayenne pepper
Directions
1. Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Once you see whisps of smoke coming from the oil stir in the onion, carrots, and garlic. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes until the onion starts to soften.
2. Stir in the cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, turmeric, white pepper, and cayenne pepper and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the spices are aromatic.
3. Add the potato, lentils, water, and salt to the pot and stir well. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
4. Using a blender or stick blender puree the soup until no chunks remain. Stir in the lemon juice. Taste the soup and season with salt or pepper if needed.
5. Ladle into bowls and top with a drizzle of Greek yogurt, a sprinkle of chopped parsley, and a dash of smoked paprika or cayenne pepper. Read More...
2. Stir in the cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, turmeric, white pepper, and cayenne pepper and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the spices are aromatic.
3. Add the potato, lentils, water, and salt to the pot and stir well. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
4. Using a blender or stick blender puree the soup until no chunks remain. Stir in the lemon juice. Taste the soup and season with salt or pepper if needed.
5. Ladle into bowls and top with a drizzle of Greek yogurt, a sprinkle of chopped parsley, and a dash of smoked paprika or cayenne pepper. Read More...
