Best 6 Mid Eastern Orange Lentil Soup Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of the Middle East with our exploration of the tantalizing "Mid-Eastern Orange Lentil Soup." This delectable dish, deeply rooted in tradition, offers a harmonious blend of flavors, textures, and aromas that will captivate your senses. Discover the art of crafting this nourishing soup, where the vibrant flavors of lentils, tangy oranges, and aromatic spices come together in a symphony of taste. Whether you're a seasoned cook seeking inspiration or a novice yearning to venture into new culinary territories, our guide will lead you step-by-step through the process of creating this culinary masterpiece.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MIDDLE EASTERN LENTIL SOUP RECIPE



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Healthy and full of flavor! Middle Eastern lentil soup is simple yet it has exotic flavors you won't forget! This is one of my all time favorite soups!

Provided by Analida Braeger

Categories     Soup

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup dry green lentils (rinsed)
1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
1 onion (diced)
1 stalk celery (diced)
2 carrots (diced)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
7 cups vegetable broth
3 tsp cumin
1 tsp Kosher salt
1/8 tsp allspice
2 Tbsp lemon (fresh squeezed juice)

Steps:

  • In a soup pot heat olive oil on medium. Add the onion, celery, carrots, and garlic. Sauté until onion is translucent. Add 4 cups of broth and the lentils. Bring to a boil and cook until the vegetables are tender. Add cumin, salt, and allspice. Turn down heat to low and allow to simmer for about 30-40 minutes.
  • Using an immersion blender blend solids thoroughly.
  • Add the remaining broth and simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Add the lemon juice and additional salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 370 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MIDDLE EASTERN LENTIL SOUP



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Known in the Middle East as Chorbat el Ads, this is a 'cooks-itself', hearty, delicious soup.

Provided by bc

Time 50m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tbsp oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups of red/yellow lentils
8 cups of chicken/vegetable stock
1 tsp turmeric
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
Handful of chopped flat-leaf parsley
Juice of half a lemon

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a pan and gently fry the chopped onions for 5 minutes.
  • Add the chopped garlic, turmeric and cumin and continue cooking for a few minutes more.
  • Stir in the lentils, add the stock and cook for 35 minutes. Stir several times during cooking, especially towards the end, to prevent lentils from sticking to base of pan.
  • Toss in parsley, stir in lemon juice and leave to cook for 2-3 minutes more.
  • No blending is necessary unless you want it really smooth.
  • Serve with chunks of crusty bread.

MIDDLE EASTERN LENTIL SOUP



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A Middle Eastern lentil soup made in one pot to feed the souls of many.

Provided by Chef Tariq

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup Lentils (brown)
1 Onion (sliced)
5 Garlic (cloves)
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Cumin
6 cups Water
2 tbsp Lemon Juice

Steps:

  • Place pot over medium heat.
  • Add olive oil.
  • Add onion and garlic. Cook until just starting to brown.
  • Add salt and cumin. Stir.
  • Add lentils. Stir until mixed well.
  • Add 4 cups of water and allow to cook down. About 10 minutes.
  • Add remaining water, and lemon juice. Cook another 10 minutes or until lentils are soft.
  • Turn off heat, using a hand blender, puree mixture until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 8 g, Sodium 424 mg, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MID EASTERN ORANGE LENTIL SOUP



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2.5 points per serving. The best lentil soup ever, lowfat, WW or not! Great taste, my DH begs for this one!

Provided by Kasha

Categories     Lentil

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
1 teaspoon oil
350 g dried orange lentils
2 liters vegetable bouillon granules or 2 liters chicken bouillon
1/2 lemon, juice of
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Put oil in soup pot and cook carrot, celery and onions together, stirring, for about 5 minutes.
  • Add lentils and stock and bring to the boil.
  • Lower heat and simmer for about 30 minutes.
  • Season the soup and add the lemon juice and cumin.
  • Liquidise, the easiest way is with an immersion blender.
  • Freezes very well.

MIDDLE EASTERN VEGETABLE AND LENTIL SOUP



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A delicious, flavorful, and healthy variation of lentil and vegetable soup with Middle Eastern flavors.

Provided by Melissa Gardner

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas     Lentil Soup Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups water
1 ¼ cups lentils, picked over and rinsed
1 small eggplant, diced
2 medium zucchini, diced
1 medium tomato, chopped
lemon, zested and juiced
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery. Cook until lightly browned, stirring occasionally, 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook another minute or 2, stirring constantly. Add broth, water, and lentils and bring to a boil, about 5 minutes.
  • Add eggplant to the soup and return to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes more. Stir in zucchini and tomato and return to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until zucchini are tender but still bright, about 5 minutes more. Remove soup from heat and stir in lemon zest and juice. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.7 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 19 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 360.5 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

ORANGE LENTIL SOUP (SHORABAT ADAS)



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Provided by May S. Bsisu

Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Citrus     Sauté     Ramadan     Lentil

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for the croutons
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
2 cups orange lentils, picked clean and rinsed
6 cups low-sodium canned chicken or beef broth
3 slices whole-wheat or white bread, crusts removed
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
Lemon wedges, for serving
Red radishes, for serving
Olives, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the lentils and stir to coat them in the oil. Add the stock and bring it to a boil. Then reduce the heat to medium, cover the pot, and cook, removing any foam that rises to the surface, until the lentils are soft, about 45 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and set it aside to cool for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the over to 400°F.
  • Brush olive oil over both sides of the bread slices, and cut them into small cubes. Place the cubes in a single layer in a baking dish, and toast in the oven until golden and crisp, about 7 minutes. Set the croutons aside.
  • Transfer the lentils, with their liquid, to a blender, in batches if necessary, and puree. Return the soup to the pot. (Alternatively puree the lentils right in the pot with an immersion blender.) Add the cumin, salt, and pepper and give the soup a good stir. Bring it to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls, and sprinkle a few croutons on top of each serving. Serve with the lemon wedges, radishes, and olives alongside.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked lentils or soak dried lentils overnight before cooking.
  • If you don't have vegetable broth, use water and add a bouillon cube or teaspoon of vegetable bouillon granules.
  • For a thicker soup, mash some of the lentils with a fork or potato masher.
  • Add a dollop of yogurt or sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh herbs to each bowl of soup for a finishing touch.
  • Serve with a side of warm pita bread or crackers for dipping.

Conclusion:

This Middle Eastern orange lentil soup is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a cold day. It is packed with flavor from the lentils, vegetables, and spices, and the orange adds a unique and refreshing twist. This soup is also very easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own preferences. For example, if you like spicy food, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder. If you prefer a milder soup, you can omit the spices altogether. No matter how you make it, this Middle Eastern orange lentil soup is sure to be a hit.

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