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Home-Style Dubai Lentil Soup

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Warm and comforting, this Home-Style Dubai Lentil Soup is a delightful dish that embodies the very essence of Dubai's street food culture. With its aromatic broth and rich lentils, it's perfect for sharing with family or enjoying on a chilly evening. Feel free to get creative with your garnishes; fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon can elevate this soup to new heights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Asia
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g 200 g green or brown lentils, rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium 1 medium carrot, diced
  • 1 medium 1 medium tomato, chopped
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 tbsp 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 liters 1.5 liters vegetable broth (or water)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • Lemon wedges, for serving
  • Sliced radishes optional
  • Greek yogurt optional

Equipment

  • Deep fryer or large pot
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing spoon

Method
 

  1. Start by chopping the onion, garlic, carrot, and tomato. This will ensure that all ingredients are ready when you begin cooking.
  2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until they become translucent (about 5 minutes).
  3. Stir in the diced carrot and chopped tomato. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  4. Sprinkle in the ground cumin and coriander, stirring to coat the vegetables evenly. Let the spices cook for a minute to release their aroma.
  5. Pour in the rinsed lentils, followed by the vegetable broth. Bring the soup to a boil.
  6. Reduce the heat to low and allow the soup to simmer uncovered for about 25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
  7. Once cooked, season the soup with salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lemon wedges on the side for an extra zing. Enjoy your delightful home-style meal!

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 13gFat: 5gSodium: 330mgPotassium: 490mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to experiment with the soup by adding different vegetables such as spinach or bell peppers! You can also swap out the lentils for chickpeas if desired. Make sure to store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge, where they will keep for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop and add a splash of water if necessary to loosen the consistency. Enjoy crafting this warm bowl of comfort!

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