Red Lentil Soup

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Rinse the red lentils and rice.
  2. 2Rinse the red lentils and rice.
  3. 3Rinse the red lentils and rice.
  4. 4Add 6 cups of water to a pot.
  5. 5Add 6 cups of water to a pot.
  6. 6Add 6 cups of water to a pot.
  7. 7Add the rinsed lentils and rice to the pot.
  8. 8Add the rinsed lentils and rice to the pot.
  9. 9Add the rinsed lentils and rice to the pot.
  10. 10Add one whole red bell pepper and a quarter of a white onion, both sliced, to the pot.
  11. 11Add one whole red bell pepper and a quarter of a white onion, both sliced, to the pot.
  12. 12Add one whole red bell pepper and a quarter of a white onion, both sliced, to the pot.
  13. 13Add some salt to taste.
  14. 14Add some salt to taste.
  15. 15Add some salt to taste.
  16. 16Add a little bit of cumin for depth.
  17. 17Add a little bit of cumin for depth.
  18. 18Add a little bit of cumin for depth.
  19. 19Add Aleppo pepper.
  20. 20Add Aleppo pepper.
  21. 21Add Aleppo pepper.
  22. 22Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into the pot.
  23. 23Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into the pot.
  24. 24Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into the pot.
  25. 25Bring the soup mixture to a boil.
  26. 26Bring the soup mixture to a boil.
  27. 27Bring the soup mixture to a boil.
  28. 28Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and cover, letting it cook for about 30 minutes until the lentils are cooked through.
  29. 29Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and cover, letting it cook for about 30 minutes until the lentils are cooked through.
  30. 30Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and cover, letting it cook for about 30 minutes until the lentils are cooked through.
  31. 31Cut the Arabic bread into small triangles for pita chips.
  32. 32Cut the Arabic bread into small triangles for pita chips.
  33. 33Cut the Arabic bread into small triangles for pita chips.
  34. 34Place the pita triangles in a bowl.
  35. 35Place the pita triangles in a bowl.
  36. 36Place the pita triangles in a bowl.
  37. 37Drizzle olive oil over the pita triangles.
  38. 38Drizzle olive oil over the pita triangles.
  39. 39Drizzle olive oil over the pita triangles.
  40. 40Season the pita triangles with salt.
  41. 41Season the pita triangles with salt.
  42. 42Season the pita triangles with salt.
  43. 43Sprinkle sumac over the pita triangles.
  44. 44Sprinkle sumac over the pita triangles.
  45. 45Sprinkle sumac over the pita triangles.
  46. 46Spread the seasoned pita triangles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  47. 47Spread the seasoned pita triangles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  48. 48Spread the seasoned pita triangles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  49. 49Bake the pita chips in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 12 to 15 minutes.
  50. 50Bake the pita chips in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 12 to 15 minutes.
  51. 51Bake the pita chips in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 12 to 15 minutes.
  52. 52Fry the remaining three-quarters of the white onion in a pan with oil until they are golden brown and crispy.
  53. 53Fry the remaining three-quarters of the white onion in a pan with oil until they are golden brown and crispy.
  54. 54Fry the remaining three-quarters of the white onion in a pan with oil until they are golden brown and crispy.
  55. 55Transfer the fried onions into the cooked lentil soup.
  56. 56Transfer the fried onions into the cooked lentil soup.
  57. 57Transfer the fried onions into the cooked lentil soup.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Red Lentils
  • 2 cups Red Lentils
  • 2 cups Red Lentils
  • 0.25 cup Uncle Ben's Rice (or any white rice)
  • 0.25 cup Uncle Ben's Rice (or any white rice)
  • 0.25 cup Uncle Ben's Rice (or any white rice)
  • 6 cups Water
  • 6 cups Water
  • 6 cups Water
  • 1 whole Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 whole Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 whole Red Bell Pepper
  • 0.25 whole White Onion
  • 0.25 whole White Onion
  • 0.25 whole White Onion
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Cumin
  • Cumin
  • Cumin
  • Aleppo Pepper
  • Aleppo Pepper
  • Aleppo Pepper
  • 0.5 whole Lemon
  • 0.5 whole Lemon
  • 0.5 whole Lemon
  • Arabic Bread
  • Arabic Bread
  • Arabic Bread
  • Olive Oil
  • Olive Oil
  • Olive Oil
  • Sumac
  • Sumac
  • Sumac
  • 0.75 whole White Onion (for frying)
  • 0.75 whole White Onion (for frying)
  • 0.75 whole White Onion (for frying)

Equipment

PotMeasuring cupColanderWooden spoonFrying panBaking sheetParchment paperBowlSpoon

Tips

  • For a soupier consistency, add more water as lentils absorb liquid over time.
  • The fried onions add a nice richness to the soup.
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