Lebanese Lentil Soup

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Step 1

1. Rinse and drain the red lentils and set aside. Peel the russet potatoes and chop into small cubes.

Step 2

2. Finely chop the carrot, onion, and garlic. Dice the tomato

Step 3

3. Use a kettle and bring 4 cups of water to boil

Step 4

4. Heat up a stock pot to medium-low heat. Heat chili olive oil, add cumin seeds, and let infuse for 1 min

Step 5

Add the onions and salt and saute 2-3. Add tomato and saute 3 mins. Add garlic and saute for 1 min

Step 6

5. Stir in lentils and combine. Saute for 2 mins

Step 7

6.Pour in boiling water a bring to boil

Step 8

7. Add the potatoes and carrots and bring to simmer

Step 9

8. Bring the soup to a boil, then cover and cook on low for 20min, until lentils begin to dissolve

Step 10

10. Plate the soup and garnish with fresh lemon juice, chopped parsley, a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of zaa’tar, and fresh cracked pepper to taste

Step 11

Also nice with a piece of rye toast