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Light Lentil Soup
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Saudi Arabia Authentic home cooking from Saudi Arabia, with US measurements.
Originally published on Cookpad Saudi Arabia as شوربة عدس - لايت
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Light Lentil Soup

ريهام
ريهام @cook_6412485

When you're on a diet, it's important to learn how to adjust the way you cook some popular dishes so you can enjoy them with less fat and as few calories as possible.

When you're on a diet, it's important to learn how to adjust the way you cook some popular dishes so you can enjoy them with less fat and as few calories as possible.

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Light Lentil Soup

ريهام
ريهام @cook_6412485

When you're on a diet, it's important to learn how to adjust the way you cook some popular dishes so you can enjoy them with less fat and as few calories as possible.

When you're on a diet, it's important to learn how to adjust the way you cook some popular dishes so you can enjoy them with less fat and as few calories as possible.

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Ingredients

Serves 1 serving
  • 2 cupsred lentils (about 400 grams)
  • 1/2white onion
  • 1large garlic clove or 2 medium cloves
  • Pinchsalt
  • Pinchblack pepper
  • Pinchcumin
  • Pinchturmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoonolive oil
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  1. 1

    Finely chop the onion.

  2. 2

    Finely chop the garlic.

  3. 3

    Sauté the onion and garlic over low heat until softened.

  4. 4

    Meanwhile, boil the lentils in plain water with no added ingredients. Once cooked, blend them in a blender until smooth.

  5. 5

    When the onion and garlic are ready, add the blended lentils to the pot and cook for a few more minutes.

  6. 6

    Add the spices one at a time: first the salt, then the black pepper, then the cumin, and finally the turmeric.

  7. 7

    Let it simmer for a bit, adding 1/2 cup of water (about 120 ml) if needed. You can also add a little cilantro if you like.

  8. 8

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Published in the US on August 10, 2025 14:01

Keywords

Lentil Soup White Onion Turmeric Pepper Red Lentil Garlic

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