
By Franco Namani
Lentil & Bulgur Soup
6 steps
Prep:10minCook:25min
If you love soups where you can feel a burst of flavors with every spoonful, then this Lebanese lentil & bulgur soup is the right choice, it’s easy to prepare, nutritious and super filling.
Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 23:55:29 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
35
Low
Glycemic Load
9
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories226.2 kcal (11%)
Total Fat12.5 g (18%)
Carbs24.2 g (9%)
Sugars2.8 g (3%)
Protein6.3 g (13%)
Sodium528.7 mg (26%)
Fiber4.1 g (15%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings

2 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil

1yellow onion
medium, diced

½ teaspoonkosher salt
to taste

5 clovesgarlic
minced

1 cupred tomato
diced

2 teaspoonsground cumin

0.25allspice

½ cupbulgur
coarse

½ cupred lentils
rinsed and drained

2 cupsvegetable broth

3 cupswater

1lemon
juice of

ground black pepper
Optional Topping Ingredients
Instructions
Step 1
In a large pot over medium heat, heat the oil until it shimmers, add the onion and salt, sauté for 5 minutes until translucent, add the garlic, diced tomato, cumin allspice, cook for about a minute to release the aroma and flavor.
Step 2
Add the broth, increase the heat and bring to a boil, stir in the bulgur, lentils, water and bring to a boil for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 3
Cover, reduce the heat to medium low, and cook for about 25 minutes, or until the lentils and bulgur are cooked through but not mushy.
Step 4
Stir in the lemon juice, cracked pepper, taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Step 5
Optional Topping; Heat the olive oil in a small pan over low heat, add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, stir in the chopped parsley & mint, season with salt and pepper, remove from the heat.
Step 6
Serve the soup with a drizzle of parsley and mint oil on top.