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<\/p>\nI have an emotional connection with this \u201cLebanese Red Lentil Soup\u201d, it conjures up memories of special times of our extended family reunions and dinners with siblings and relatives at my granny\u2019s house. It is something that warms your belly, fills you up and leaves you with satisfaction.\u00a0I make it so often \u2014 it is a pantry-friendly, decadent, nutritious, bold and can put together in less than one hour.<\/p>\n
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This\u201d Red Lentil Soup\u201d recipe is an old family treasure and a staple at our house.\u00a0 Over years I have tested loads of red lentil soups but this remained our favorite.\u00a0 We are not the only ones that are a big fan of this soup; I have entertained dinner guests with delightful recipes for more than 25 years, my husband often brought strangers and guests from all over the world who came over dining at our table, and, visitors fell in love with lots of delicacies, including this soup as well as countless Lebanese, Mediterranean and International recipes that I offered to guests overtime.<\/p>\n
An authentic Lebanese and Middle Eastern soup that\u00a0is associated with\u00a0Ramadan<\/strong>\u00a0but can be enjoyed year-round,\u00a0particularly on a rainy day.\u00a0The red lentil soup is among the favorite soups all over Lebanon and Middle East. It may vary from one country to another and even from one home to another.\u00a0 Its creamy smoothness makes it endlessly appealing, nourishing and comforting, especially after a long fasting day; there is nothing soothing in Ramadan than sipping a steamy bowl of lentil soup that is made correctly, but still we make it throughout the year, and I think it will be your weeknight favorite as well.\u00a0Watch the video tutorial!<\/strong><\/p>\n It is common to serve this soup with toasted pita croutons as they pair well together, but still you can enjoy it on its own to keep it gluten-free.\u00a0Making pita croutons is a simple matter, prepare the pita croutons while the soup simmers<\/strong>: with a sharp knife, cut the\u00a0pita bread<\/a>\u00a0into equal medium sized square portions. Place them in a single layer on a sheet pan. Toast in a preheated oven to 200\u00b0C\/400\u00b0F\u00a0 about 7 minutes until crisp. Alternatively, you can fry the bread for a more dramatic taste!<\/p>\n Red Lentil Soup is a quick-cooking protein powerhouse, and one of the most popular soups in Lebanon and the Middle East, \u00a0It\u2019s hearty and bulked up by potatoes, onions and carrots and a flavor enlivened by cumin powder\u2014 plus a pop of fresh lemon juice and freshly grated black pepper.\u00a0If you\u2019re looking for bowl of comfort and nourishment as we head toward chillier days, keep this soup on your agenda,\u00a0make it, and enjoy it.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/soup-3.jpg\")
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Red Lentil Soup\u201d has healing properties!<\/h2>\n
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