Shawarma-Spiced Lentil Soup

  • Category Soup | Vegan | Hearty

  • Servings 4

  • Prep Time 10 minutes

  • Cook Time 30 minutes

Intro

Warm, earthy, and satisfying, this lentil soup is elevated with the bold profile of shawarma meat spice. It’s nutritious, budget-friendly, and ideal for batch cooking.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 1 teaspoon shawarma meat spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  • Sauté the Base
    Heat olive oil in a pot. Add onion, garlic, and carrot. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add Lentils and Spices
    Stir in lentils, shawarma spice, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 minute.
  • Simmer the Soup
    Add broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 25 minutes until lentils are tender.
  • Finish and Serve
    Stir in lemon juice. Adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with herbs and serve warm.

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