Hungry Paprikas · by Amina Al-Saigh★ 5.0 (58)
Middle Eastern Lentil Soup (Instant Pot or Stovetop)
NUTRITION · PER SERVING25M COOK
CAL 13%·PRO 25%
CARBS 39G59% OF CAL
6G FIBER3G SUGAR30G OTHER
FAT 7G25% OF CAL
1G SAT6G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A creamy, warmly spiced lentil soup with potatoes and carrots made with red lentils, cumin, and turmeric. Served with pita bread, it's a comforting, protein-rich meal.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 2 onions (diced)
- 1 potato (diced)
- 1 carrot (diced (optional))
- 2 cups red lentils
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt (plus more per preference)
- 1.5 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (more or less per preference)
- 8-10 cups water or chicken stock
- 1 chicken stock cube (if using water)
- Lemon juice (optional)
- Crunchy pita chips (optional)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 25M
CAL 13%·PRO 25%
CARBS 39G59% OF CAL
6G FIBER3G SUGAR30G OTHER
FAT 7G25% OF CAL
1G SAT6G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 5m
- Cook
- 20m
- Sodium
- 486mg
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 472mg
- Calcium
- 47mg
- Iron
- 4mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 5M
- SODIUM
- 486MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.