Ingredients
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1
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12
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2 1/2
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2
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1
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1 1/2
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12
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1
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2
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6
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Directions
Lebanese Lentil Soup,Terrific! I modified a little based on what I had, the kids’ tastes, and needing dinner done in 40 minutes or less, as follows (for 6 serving recipe): 2 tsp dried, crushed cilantro leaves (instead of fresh) 2 scrubbed diced carrots & 2 stalks celery diced (instead of spinach – next time I’ll do the spinach, though!) cooking mods: > no pureeing cilantro > add cilantro, cinnamon, and lentils to the saute pan as onions become translucent, keep sauteing for a minute or two (until aromatic) > add water and veggies and cook approximately 20-30 minutes, until lentils are tender. Add water as needed while it cooks.,We have a Lebanese restaurant in town and we love their lentil soup. I looked for a recipe and found this. I think this soup may be better than what we get at the restaurant. The layers of flavor in this soup are fabulous. I did make a couple of additions. I added salt and pepper to the onions while they were cooking. I added a bit of lemon zest to the cilantro paste (I hate to waste good lemon zest) and I also added carrots along with the potatoes. I also used a combination of chicken stock and water for cooking the lentils and added a bay leaf. I can’t believe how filling this soup is. It is delicious and the leftovers will be even better tomorrow night. Can’t wait!
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Steps
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Place Cilantro in a Food Processor With Garlic, 3 Tbsps Olive Oil, and 1/2 Teaspoon of Salt. |
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2
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Process Until Mixture Forms a Paste. |
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3
Done
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Set Aside. |
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4
Done
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Saut Onions in 1/4 Cup of Olive Oil Until Light Brown. |
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5
Done
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Add Lentils and Mix. |
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6
Done
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Cook on Medium Heat For a Few Minutes. |
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7
Done
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Add Cinnamon and Water. |
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8
Done
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Turn Heat to Medium-High and Cook, Uncovered, For 45 Minutes, Stirring Occasionally. |
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9
Done
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Turn Heat to Medium, Add Remaining Salt, Spinach, Potatoes and Cilantro Paste. |
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10
Done
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and Cook, Uncovered, on Low Heat Until Lentils Are Creamy. |
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11
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Add Lemon Juice and Continue Cooking, Uncovered, For 10 Minutes. |
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12
Done
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(total Cooking Time About 1 1/2 Hours.) This Soup Can Be Served Cold, Warm or Hot. |
