Lebanese-style Red Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 1 pound red lentils
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• bring chicken stock and lentils to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
• meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. stir in garlic and onion, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 3 minutes.
• stir onions into the lentils and season with cumin and cayenne. continue simmering until the lentils are tender, about 10 minutes.
• carefully puree the soup in a standing blender, or with a stick blender until smooth. stir in cilantro and lemon juice before serving.