This authentic vegetarian Lebanese soup recipe made with red lentils and vegetables is seasoned with cumin and turmeric.

Prep
10 mins
Cook
4 hours
Serves
8
Ingredients
12

Equipment

  • Slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 12 Little Potatoes, halved
  • 1 1/2 cups red lentils
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 10 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp cumin
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
  • (To serve) plain yogurt

Instructions

  • Step 1

    Place all of the ingredients (minus the yogurt) in a slow cooker insert. Heat on low for eight hours or high for four hours.

  • Step 2

    Before serving, purée soup in a blender or in an immersion blender until smooth and creamy. Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly before serving.