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Red Lentil Soup — Middle Eastern recipe
Red Lentil Soup, photographed for the Kitchen Pantri cookbook.

Red Lentil Soup

Red lentils collapse into a thick golden soup on their own — no cream, no blender skill required, and nothing in it that isn't a pantry staple. The lemon stirred in at the end is not a garnish; it is what makes the whole bowl taste bright instead of flat.

At a glance

Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Category
Soup
Prep time
Cook time
Total time
Makes
6 servings
Calories
About 265 kcal per serving
Difficulty
Easy
Dietary
Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

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