Description
A vibrant, aromatic soup celebrating Persian cuisine with fresh herbs, spices, and hearty lentils.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup lentils, rinsed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic over medium heat until soft and translucent.
- Add the cumin and turmeric; stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, dill) and let them cook down for a couple of minutes.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the lentils and cook until they are tender, about 30 minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice before serving. Enjoy your warm bowl of soup!
Notes
Fresh herbs significantly enhance flavor. Don’t skip the lemon juice for added brightness.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Persian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg