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Persian Soup

Irresistible Persian Soup: A Cozy Bowl of Comfort

Experience comfort in a bowl with this nourishing Persian Soup, blending lentils, vibrant veggies, and aromatic spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Persian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 6 cups water or vegetable broth Use vegetable broth for vegan
  • 1 cup lentils Rinsed
For the Aromatics
  • 1 medium onion Diced
  • 2 medium carrots Chopped
For the Spice Blend
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon cumin Adjust according to taste
For the Fresh Touch
  • 1 handful fresh parsley Chopped
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro Chopped
  • 1 medium lemon juice Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  2. Stir in the chopped carrots and spices (turmeric and cumin), sautéing for another 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add the rinsed lentils and water or broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
  4. Stir in fresh herbs and lemon juice when lentils are tender. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. Serve hot, garnished with extra herbs and a drizzle of olive oil. Enjoy with crusty bread!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Rinse lentils before use for best flavor. Experiment with additional vegetables for variation.

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