Red Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Aladdin Mediterranean Grills Red Lentil Soup Recipe
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 cups Red lentils; 4 cups Vegetable broth; 1 medium Onion, diced; 1 medium Carrot, diced; 1 stalk Celery, diced; 3 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 tsp Cumin powder; 1 tsp Turmeric powder; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper; 2 tbs Lemon juice; 2 pieces Pita bread; 2 tbs Olive oil; 0.5 tsp Salt

Inspired by Aladdin Mediterranean Grill

Time50m

Serves4

A tangy, traditional soup made of boiled red lentils and spices and served with pita chips.

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Ingredients

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Soup Base

1 cups Red lentils

4 cups Vegetable broth

1 medium Onion, diced

1 medium Carrot, diced

1 stalk Celery, diced

3 cloves Garlic, minced

1 tsp Cumin powder

1 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

2 tbs ReaLemon lemon juice

Pita Chips

2 pieces Pita bread

2 tbs olive oil

1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt

Method

Soup Preparation

Cook the Vegetables

In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Add Garlic and Spices

Add the minced garlic, cumin powder, turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add Lentils and Broth

Add the red lentils and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.

Blend the Soup

Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. If you prefer a chunky texture, only blend half of the soup and leave the rest whole.

Finish with Lemon Juice

Stir in the lemon juice and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Keep warm while you prepare the pita chips.

Pita Chips Preparation

Prepare the Pita

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut each pita bread into triangles.

Season the Pita Chips

In a bowl, toss the pita triangles with olive oil and salt until evenly coated.

Bake the Chips

Spread the coated pita triangles on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden and crispy.