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Boushra Ali
By Boushra Ali

Lebanese Style Lentil Soup with Vermicelli Pasta and Rice

8 steps
Prep:5minCook:45min
This soup is filled with so much flavour and absolutely delicious! We have been eating it every single day since Ramadan started & we’re still not sick of it! It’s so easy to make & absolutely mouth watering! Even my kids are obsessed with it 😍
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:46:43 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good
Glycemic Index
56
Moderate
Glycemic Load
9
Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories109.8 kcal (5%)
Total Fat3.8 g (5%)
Carbs15.9 g (6%)
Sugars0.9 g (1%)
Protein3.3 g (7%)
Sodium273.3 mg (14%)
Fiber1.4 g (5%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1
Wash the lentils, then cover with 2 cups of water and set aside for 30 minutes.
Wash the lentils, then cover with 2 cups of water and set aside for 30 minutes.
brown lentilsbrown lentils½ cup
Step 2
Finely chop the Onion and brown in Olive Oil over high heat for 4 minutes.
Finely chop the Onion and brown in Olive Oil over high heat for 4 minutes.
oniononion1
olive oilolive oil3 Tbs
Step 3
Add the Vermicelli Pasta and toast until golden.
Add the Vermicelli Pasta and toast until golden.
Vermicelli PastaVermicelli Pasta0.5 Cup
Step 4
Add the Lentils with their water.
Add the Lentils with their water.
brown lentilsbrown lentils½ cup
Step 5
Add the Rice (washed & strained).
Add the Rice (washed & strained).
long grain ricelong grain rice½ cup
Step 6
Add the seasonings and chicken stock powder.
Add the seasonings and chicken stock powder.
saltsalt1 tsp
VegetaVegeta2 tsp
onion powderonion powder1 tsp
garlic powdergarlic powder1 tsp
black pepperblack pepper1 tsp
cumincumin½ tsp
Chicken StockChicken Stock1 Tbs
Step 7
Cover with 2L of Boiling Water.
Cover with 2L of Boiling Water.
waterwater2.5l
Step 8
Bring to a light simmer, lower the heat, cover and cook for 45 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
Bring to a light simmer, lower the heat, cover and cook for 45 minutes or until the lentils are tender.