Jul 14 2026
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Lentil Soup Recipe

Inspired by The Grape Leaf
Time45m
Serves4

red lentil purée, onion, spices, extra virgin olive oil, pita

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Spices

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Chop the Onion

    Peel and finely chop the medium onion.

  2. 2

    Rinse the Lentils

    Rinse the red lentils under cold running water until the water runs clear.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sauté the Onion

    In a large pot, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until it is soft and translucent.

  2. 4

    Add Lentils and Spices

    Stir in the rinsed red lentils, cumin, turmeric, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes to toast the spices.

  3. 5

    Add Liquid

    Pour in the water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.

  4. 6

    Simmer the Soup

    Let the soup simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are completely soft.

  5. 7

    Blend the Soup

    Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. If you don’t have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a regular blender and blend until smooth.

Serving

  1. 8

    Serve the Soup

    Ladle the lentil soup into bowls. Serve hot with pieces of pita bread on the side.

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