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velvety brown lentils soup garnished with freshly chopped parsley and served with pita bread croutons.
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5 from 5 votes

Mediterranean Lentil Soup

This is the ultimate lentil soup! With velvety brown lentils, meat, and onions, this healthy soup will make your winter nights warm and cozy!
Course: dinner
Cuisine: international, Middle Eastern
Keyword: brown lentil soup with meat and onion, Hearty soup, lentil soup, ramadan soup
Author: Lama

Ingredients

  • 2 large onions, cubed
  • 1/2 lb ground meat
  • 1 tbsp seven spices, divided
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 12 cups water or 3 quarts
  • 8 oz brown or green lentils
  • 1/4 cup short grain rice
  • 1 bunch parsley, minced
  • 2 tbsp cumin or crushed kamooni
  • 2 bouillon cubes, optional
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • In a medium pot bring water to a boil then add the lentils and rice. Lower to medium heat, allow to boil for about half an hour or until fully cooked.
  • Add olive oil to a hot skillet, sauté the cubed onions until translucent, then add in the ground meat. Sear for 4 minutes or until cooked. Add in ½ tablespoon of 7 spices or allspice, salt, and mix.
  • Blend the soup until creamy using an immersion blender. Add in the cooked meat and onions.
  • Spice the soup with cumin or crushed kamoon, 7 spices, salt to taste, and chopped parsley.

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