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
- 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
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.