Egyptian Lentil Soup
This is a simple and filling lentil soup. It's made with lentils and vegetables, and is flavored with spices.
The soup is quite plain, but the spices add a bit of taste.
It's a good meal when you want something warm and easy to eat.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted September 29, 2026Share
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This is a simple and filling lentil soup. It's made with lentils and vegetables, and is flavored with spices.
The soup is quite plain, but the spices add a bit of taste.
It's a good meal when you want something warm and easy to eat.
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Ingredients 12
3 cups water
1 cup red lentils
1 roma tomato, quartered
1 carrot, quartered
1 small onion, quartered
4 cloves garlic, quartered
0.25 cube chicken bouillon (such as Maggi®)
1 cup water
2 teaspoons ground cumin
0.5 teaspoon sea salt
0.5 teaspoon cracked black pepper
0.25 teaspoon ground coriander
Instructions
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1
Put 3 cups of water, lentils, tomato, carrot, onion, garlic, and chicken bouillon in a big pot over medium heat. Cook until the vegetables and lentils are soft, which takes 20 to 25 minutes. Then remove from heat and let it cool a bit.
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Blend the mixture until it's smooth. Then add 1 cup of water, cumin, salt, pepper, and coriander. Heat it over medium heat until it's warm.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 196 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 1g
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Sodium 316mg
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Total Carbohydrate 34g
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Dietary Fiber 16g
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Protein 13g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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