Middle Eastern Lentil Soup
A velvety Levantine lentil soup built around earthy red lentils, sweet onions, warm cumin, and a bright finish of lemon and cilantro. It is hearty enough for lunch yet light enough for a first course.
A smooth British-style soup of sweet carrots, gently softened onion, and bright coriander, finished with lemon for balance. It is simple enough for a weeknight yet refined enough for a light dinner-party starter.
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Sweating the onion and carrot before adding stock concentrates their sweetness, while ground coriander deepens the spice profile and fresh coriander plus lemon keep the blended soup lively rather than heavy.
Cool the soup promptly, refrigerate in a covered container for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Leave space in containers for expansion when freezing.
Reheat gently in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until steaming hot throughout. Do not repeatedly boil, as the soup may lose its fresh coriander flavor.