Egyptian Lentil Soup

sazzet

This is how we make lentil soup in Egypt. Fast, easy and healthy.

Egyptian Lentil Soup

2 cups dry red lentils
10 cups water
2 medium sized carrots cut in slices
2 medium sized tomatoes cut in large pieces
1 large onion cut in large pieces
1/2 tsp cumin (You can add 1tsp if you prefer)


Salt and Pepper
Wash red lentils till water runs clear. Put lentils, water, tomato, carrots, and onions in large pot. Bring to boil, lower heat, and cover. Let simmer for 40 minutes.
Since I like the lentils whole in this recipe and don’t want it like a puree, I pass half the soup in a blender with the cumin , making sure I get the vegetables in blender (My kids don’t like to eat pieces of carrots, tomatoes or onions). I add lentils in blender to the other half in the pot. Season with salt and pepper and serve. My family adds fried croutons in their bowls.
Butter is optional (I don’t add butter; I add butter in bowls since I prefer less butter than family)

shanna0413

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jlemoore

Thanks! I may just make some this weekend. Can you tell me what the difference in taste is between brown and red lentils?

lmalaschak

Thanks! I may just make some this weekend. Can you tell me what the difference in taste is between brown and red lentils?

Yes, this. Can I use any lentils I can find or is there a difference between using the red and some other kind? This sounds delicious.

sazzet

I don't know the difference, but I have never used the brown for soup. I don't think it will taste the same. I also think the red cooks faster and has a thinner outer layer. Not sure.

aflane

Sounds yummy. Going to make it this weekend. Thx for the recipe.

annie7hudds

That sounds really easy to make - and very healthy too.
Thanks for sharing.x

zombilishious

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AlmstHvn

sounds delish - thanks!

dport7

Thanks. I copied it to my recipes, I like lentils, good nutritional value.

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Betsiz17

Gonna try it. Do you have a calorie count?

sazzet

We make it with red lentils. I don't think it will turn out the same with other lentils.

EncoreUneAutreFois

We use the brown in the Mediterranean. Tastes delicious!! You can also try mixing the two for a great mix of nuttiness and texture. After the lentils have cooked and cooled, put everything in a food processor (or use a hand blender) and then finish with a spot of olive oil and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese. OMG DELISH. And Sooooo healthy!

court182

Interesting! I just put some lentil soup on the stove and it's very similiar to yours, except I left out the cumin and added some spinach. I hope mine is just as tasty as yours!

ETA: I used brown lentils; I've never tried the red before.

sazzet

No, sorry I don't have the calorie count for this recipe.

lmalaschak

I guess that I will have to make it twice then, once with each kind, so I can find out.

darkling_glory

Interesting! I just put some lentil soup on the stove and it's very similiar to yours, except I left out the cumin and added some spinach. I hope mine is just as tasty as yours!

ETA: I used brown lentils; I've never tried the red before.

I use brown to make a similar soup - but I add in two celery stalks chopped up (leaves and all) and a can of fire roasted tomatoes instead of fresh tomatoes. I also throw in a handful of spinach at the end! The cumin gives everything such a nice flavor! Might have to make some this weekend!

AirCircleI

sounds great, thanks!

ysamatar

Yummy!

Buddhasmiracle

Thanks so much for sharing this recipe using red lentils. I typically use yellow and brown lentils, and they do have different (but both delicious) flavors.

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