Egyptian Red Lentil Soup

Name: Egyptian Red Lentil Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Egyptian
Ingredients: 1 small onion; 1 cup red lentil; 3.75 cup vegetable stock; 1 tsp salt; 1 pinch pepper; 0.75 tsp cumin; 0.5 tsp turmeric; 2 tbsp chopped cilantro; 1 pinch cayenne; 2 tsp lemon juice; olive oil

Lentils and coriander simmered on the stove and spiced with cumin and turmeric. Serve with toasted pita triangles.

50 min · Serves 3 · Easy

Method

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Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 40 min · 50 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
In a large saucepan, put the onion, lentils, veggie stock, the salt and pepper, and simmer about 30 minutes or until the lentils have really softened and somewhat disintegrated.
30 min
2
Add some water if the soup needs thinning. Stir in cumin, turmeric, cilantro, cayenne, and lemon juice.
3
Drizzle some olive oil on to your liking and serve with toasted pita triangles.