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Easy 35 min~180 kcal 6/10
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Lemon Red Lentil Soup
This Middle Eastern-style soup blends red lentils with cumin and lemon for a bright bowl.
Easy⏱️ 26 min📖 1 min readServes 4~164 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation
8 min prep 18 min cook
- #One-Pot
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 26 min- Prep8 min
- Cooking18 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Red lentils
- 1 adet Onion
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Cumin
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Lemon juice
- 5 su bardağı(~1000 ml) Water
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Olive oil
- 0.8 çay kaşığı(~4 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Dice 1 onion and rinse 1 cup red lentils.
- 2
Turn the onion over medium heat for 3 minutes.
3 min03:00 - 3
Add half a teaspoon cumin and stir for 30 seconds.
30 sec00:30 - 4
Add the lentils and 5 cups water, then cook for 16 minutes.
16 min16:00 - 5
Blend the soup and rest it for 3 minutes.
3 min03:00 - 6
Add 2 tablespoons lemon juice with the heat off so the acidity stays bright.
💡 Tip: Adding the lemon after removing the soup from the heat leaves a cleaner acidity.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the soup hot with olive oil drizzled on top and a lemon wedge.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~164
kcal calories
9
g protein
23
g carbs
4
g fat
Protein 22%Carbs 56%Fat 22%
GI 18 · Low GIGL 4 · Low GL
2.3g
Sugar
5.9g
Fiber
15.7mg
Sodium
0.1g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
6/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
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FAQ
How many servings does Lemon Red Lentil Soup make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Lemon Red Lentil Soup take?
Prep 8 minutes, cooking 18 minutes; 26 minutes in total.Is Lemon Red Lentil Soup difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Lemon Red Lentil Soup have?
Approximately 164 kcal per serving. Protein: 9g, carbs: 23g, fat: 4g.Is Lemon Red Lentil Soup allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Lemon Red Lentil Soup belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Lemon Red Lentil Soup need?
This recipe needs 7 ingredients.Is Lemon Red Lentil Soup filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 6/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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