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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers, Soups and Salads

    Published: Feb 19, 2013 by Dina-Marie · Modified: Nov 13, 2021 5 Comments This post may contain affiliate links

    Lentil Soup - Middle Eastern Style

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    This delicious Lentil Soup recipe is healthy, filling and delicious. Middle Eastern Lentil Soup brings you that middle eastern flare you have been craving while being packed full of goodness.

    With our family size, I am always looking for economical meals. That is why I love recipes which include dried beans and, since lentils are a part of the legume family, they are a great addition to any menu.

    Lentils are a good source of protein, iron, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B1, as well as, a very good source of fiber, iron and manganese. According to Wikipedia, they have the third highest level of protein of any other legume or nut. They are a nutritional powerhouse!

    Top Tip For This Middle Eastern Lentil Soup Recipe

    There is one problem, however. Lentils are high in phytates. Phytates or phytic acid is an anti-nutrient found in all grains and legumes which must be neutralized before your body can absorb the nutrients from foods eaten.

    The phytates in lentils can be easily neutralized by soaking them overnight in water with a couple of tablespoons of lemon juice, vinegar or whey. For more information, read Grain Preparation.

    If you’ve tried this Middle Eastern Lentil Soup Recipe or any other recipe on Cultured Palate please take a minute to rate the recipe and leave a comment letting me know how you liked it. I love hearing from you! You can also FOLLOW ME on PINTEREST, FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, YouTube and TWITTER.

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    Lentil Soup - Middle Eastern Style

    Dina-Marie

    This delicious Lentil Soup that's healthy, filling and delicious - it brings you that middle eastern flare you have been craving.

    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

    Course Main Course, Soup
    Cuisine Middle Eastern

    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 196 kcal

    Ingredients

      

    • 2 cups lentils
    • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 3 teaspoons lemon juice
    • 8 cups broth chicken or beef
    • 1 onion chopped
    • 2 carrots sliced
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • 1 teaspoons cumin
    • 2 tablespoon parsley
    • sour cream
    • grated cheese optional for topping

    Instructions

     

    • Soak the lentils, covered in water with 2 tablespoon lemon juice overnight.
    • In the morning, drain lentils.
    • To the lentils add broth, onion, carrots and garlic.
    • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until tender about 40 min.
    • Allow to cool slightly and working in batches, puree ½ to ⅔ of the mixture. Pour back into the soup pot.
    • Add 3 teaspoon lemon juice, cumin and parsley to the soup mixture.
    • Simmer 5 - 10 minutes before serving.
    • Top with sour cream and grated cheese if desired.

    Notes

    How To Prepare Lentil To Make Lentil Soup
    • Here is one problem, however. Lentils are high in phytates. Phytates or phytic acid is an anti-nutrient found in all grains and legumes which must be neutralized before your body can absorb the nutrients from foods eaten.
    • The phytates in lentils can be easily neutralized by soaking them overnight in water with a couple of tablespoons of lemon juice, vinegar or whey. For more information, read Grain Preparation.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 196kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gSodium: 955mgPotassium: 537mgFiber: 15gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3145IUVitamin C: 7.6mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 3.9mg

    Keyword lentil soup, Middle Eastern Lentil Soup
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    1. Michelle says

      February 22, 2013 at 10:38 am

      I love lentil soup and was going to make some today, now I'm definately! :) Michelle

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    2. Miz Helen says

      February 24, 2013 at 6:25 pm

      Hi Diana Marie,
      We will just love your lentil soup, it looks delicious. Hope you have a fabulous week and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
      Come Back Soon!
      Miz Helen

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    3. Cindy (Vegetarian Mamma) says

      February 27, 2013 at 8:28 pm

      Your lentil soup looks amazing! We have some awesome recipes this week!! Thanks for linking up at our Gluten Free Fridays party! I have tweeted and pinned your entry to our Gluten Free Fridays board on Pinterest! :)

      Thanks for linking back to the Gluten Free Fridays post!

      Cindy from vegetarianmamma.com

      Reply
    4. Lea H @ Nourishing Treasures says

      March 03, 2013 at 1:53 pm

      Thank you for your submission on Nourishing Treasures' Make Your Own! Monday link-up.

      Check back tomorrow when the new link-up is running to see if you were one of the top 3 featured posts! :)

      Reply
    5. Emily Kemp says

      March 29, 2018 at 1:50 am

      5 stars
      I love lentil soup, thanks for sharing your tips on soaking, so interesting!

      Reply

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