Lebanese Lemon Lentil Soup

Lebanese Lemon Lentil Soup
You can never have too many soup recipes, so give Lebanese Lemon Lentil Soup a try. One serving contains 171 calories, 10g of protein, and 3g of fat. This gluten free and vegan recipe serves 10. A couple people really liked this middl eastern dish. Head to the store and pick up lemon, ground cumin, garlic, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes. It is perfect for Autumn.

Instructions

1
Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, celery, and carrots until slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
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Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 30 seconds.
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Add water, lentils, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, salt, coriander, cumin, black pepper, and cayenne pepper; stir to incorporate. Cover and simmer until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally, 1 1/2 hours.
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4
Whisk butter and flour together in a small saucepan over medium-low heat; stir constantly until thickened and paste-like, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low, stirring every 2 to 3 minutes, until light brown, about 20 more minutes.
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5
Whisk flour paste into finished soup, a spoonful at a time, until smooth and creamy.
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Serve with lemon wedges, 2 tablespoons parsley, and a sprinkle of freshly ground pepper.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In2 hrs, 5 m.
Servings10
Health Score86
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