Middle Eastern Lentil Soup

Name: Middle Eastern Lentil Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Istanbul & Anatolian Heart
Ingredients: 1 cup dried lentils; 4 cup water; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion; 1 red bell pepper; 0.5 tsp ground cumin; 0.25 tsp ground red pepper; 0.5 tsp salt; 1 tbsp lemon juice

A Turkish soup of lentils and red bell pepper, seasoned with cumin and simmered on the stove.

55 min · Serves 4 · Easy

Method

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Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 45 min · 55 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
Rinse lentils, discarding and stones, or blemished lentils; drain. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until hot.
2
Add onion and bell pepper, cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender. Add cumin and ground red pepper and stir 1 minute.
3
Pour in the 4 cups of water and the lentils. Bring to a boil and Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 20 minutes.
20 min
4
Stir in salt and simmer 10 minutes more or until lentils are tender. Stir in lemon juice and serve.
10 min