BULGARIAN LENTIL SOUP

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This is a fast, delicious, nutritious recipe for lentils. You can have it plain or spicy and hot, you can add veggies or just do with the lentils.

Provided by MariaBright

Categories     Lentil

Time 1h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups brown lentils
1 1/2 onions, chopped
5 -6 cloves garlic
2 medium carrots
1 paprika (capsicum, bell pepper)
2 -3 medium ripe tomatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves
1 tablespoon mixed herbs (thyme, mint, etc.)
2 green chilies, with seeds (optional)
1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
1 tablespoon flour (optional)

Steps:

  • Place lentils in a pot with ample water, a dash of oil and boil.
  • Chop carrots and onions and place in the pot.
  • Chop tomatoes and capsicum and place in the pot approx 15 min after you put the carrots.
  • Add spices and peeled garlic cloves except fenugreek and garden herbs.
  • Let cook slowly until the lentils are cooked.
  • Sprinkle garden herbs and fenugreek, turn off burner and cover with a lid.
  • Salt to taste.
  • Serve with sour cream/yoghurt.
  • Optional:.
  • You can also chillify it a bit either by adding green chillies or a tsp of chilli powder.
  • For a thicker consistency you can dissolve a tbsp of flour with the soup in a bowl and slowly add 5 min before cooking is finished.

Nabeel Ikram
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this soup. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the broth was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Md Siyam Hossen
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This soup is delicious! The lentils are cooked perfectly and the broth is very flavorful. I love the addition of the red pepper flakes, which give the soup a nice kick. I will definitely be making this soup again.


jeremiah kamande
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it! It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. I also love that it's a one-pot meal, which makes cleanup a breeze.


grigore juuus
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This soup is amazing! It's so hearty and flavorful, and it's the perfect meal for a cold winter day. I especially love the addition of the smoked paprika, which gives the soup a really nice smoky flavor.


Imma Guriras
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I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this soup. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the broth was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Zainab Mizher
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make! I love that it's a one-pot meal, which makes cleanup a breeze. I also love that it's packed with protein and fiber, which makes it a healthy and satisfying meal.


njavwa g. singoyi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It's hearty and flavorful, and it's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


Roy Dada
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of lentils, vegetables, and spices. I served it with a side of whole wheat bread and it was the perfect meal.


el Huasteco
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this soup. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the broth was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Asanda Ndaba
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This soup is delicious! The lentils are cooked perfectly and the broth is very flavorful. I love the addition of the red pepper flakes, which give the soup a nice kick. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Renee Jordan
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it! It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. I also love that it's a one-pot meal, which makes cleanup a breeze.


Paul Hobe
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This soup is amazing! It's so hearty and flavorful, and it's the perfect meal for a cold winter day. I especially love the addition of the smoked paprika, which gives the soup a really nice smoky flavor.


Megan Mendenhall
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I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this soup. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the broth was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Rana Muhammad Ali Nawaz
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make! I love that it's a one-pot meal, which makes cleanup a breeze. I also love that it's packed with protein and fiber, which makes it a healthy and satisfying meal.


MD sahin Sahin
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It's hearty and flavorful, and it's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


Dylan Arichabala
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This soup is amazing! It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of lentils, vegetables, and spices. I served it with a side of whole wheat bread and it was the perfect meal.


Regie Tseung
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I've never had Bulgarian lentil soup before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's delicious! The lentils are perfectly cooked and the broth is so flavorful. I especially love the addition of the red pepper flakes, which give the soup a nice kick


Mubarak Miya
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This Bulgarian lentil soup is incredible! It's so flavorful and hearty, and it's packed with protein and fiber. I love that it's also a one-pot meal, which makes it easy to prepare. I will definitely be making this soup again and again!


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