Crushed Lentil Soup
A cookbook author and founder of the popular blog Feel Good Foodie, Yumna Jawad is inspired by the Lebanese foods of her childhood. This easy and comforting lentil soup is one of her favorites. It’s typically made with red lentils, onions, cumin and lemon juice, but her mom always added short-grain rice and carrots to make the soup hearty and colorful, so Yumna has followed her lead. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving lends zesty brightness and balances the flavors. You can find red lentils at Middle Eastern markets, natural foods stores or large supermarkets, often located with other Middle Eastern ingredients.
This recipe is featured on Yumna’s Ramadan menu, and can be served as part of an iftar meal or Eid al-Fitr celebration with family and friends.
Ingredients:
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups (10 1/2 oz./330 g) red lentils, rinsed
- 1/2 cup (3 1/2 oz./105 g) short-grain white rice, rinsed
- 2 tsp. ground cumin
- 8 cups (64 fl. oz./2 l) water
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley for garnish
Directions:
In a large, heavy bottomed pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the onion, 1/2 tsp. of the salt and 1/4 tsp. of the pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 8 minutes.
Add the carrots, lentils, rice, cumin and the remaining 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the cumin is fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the water and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook, stirring once or twice, until the lentils and rice are fluffy and fully cooked, 25 to 30 minutes.
Using an immersion blender, pulse the soup a few times to achieve a coarse yet creamy consistency. The soup will continue to thicken as it sits. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley, then serve. Store any leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Serves 6.
Recipe courtesy of Yumna Jawad, cookbook author and founder of Feel Good Foodie
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