Easy Middle Eastern Red Lentil Soup

Name: Easy Middle Eastern Red Lentil Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion (chopped); 2-3 garlic cloves (pressed or minced); 3-4 medium carrots (chopped into big chunks); 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 1/2 cups red lentils; 5 cups water (or vegetable broth); 1 lemon (half juiced, half cut into wedges to serve with); Chopped fresh parsley (one bunch, for garnishing)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:30min

A healthy Middle Eastern Red Lentil Soup recipe that is hearty, filling, and full of comforting flavor. This one-pot soup is super easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner. Plus it’s vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free.

Updated at: Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:18:25 GMT