A traditional Lebanese soup, lentils, and vegetables are cooked with healthy greens in a lemony broth scented with warm cinnamon and cumin.
My six-year-old is a bit of a vegetarian these days and is a total soup fanatic. This high-protein, meatless Lebanese lentil soup recipe is one of his all-time favorites these days and it makes me so happy!
A recipe from my childhood, my mom made this traditional Syrian/Lentil lentil soup for us frequently growing up. Packed with plenty of bright lemon juice, warm cinnamon and fragrant cumin, this is one of those soups that tastes even better the next day or the day after that!
Ideal for freezing, gifting to a new mom or eating throughout the week for lunch, just one serving will leave your full and satisfied for hours (without that post-lunch crash.) We also love serving it for dinner with warm pita bread, hummus, and a Syrian salad.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and a little extra lemon juice right before serving. Your spoon is waiting.
Lebanese Lentil Soup with Greens
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 medium carrots (peeled and diced)
- 3 stalks celery (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 cup brown lentils (uncooked)
- 4 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
- 4 cups water
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 8 cups spinach
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add in the onions, carrots and celery and cook until they become tender, about 6-7 minutes, stirring frequently. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in the garlic, cumin and cinnamon. Heat until fragrant, about 30-60 seconds. Add lentils to the pan and heat 1-2 minutes to slightly toast. Pour in the chicken broth, water and lemon juice then bring pot to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until lentils are tender, about 30-45 minutes.
- Right before serving, stir in the spinach and cook until bright green and wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with additional, salt, pepper and lemon juice to taste before serving warm.
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LISA
I made this soup last night. It was not one of my favorites. I am so glad that I try new recipes. I’m still eating it. I know it’s healthy and packed with good stuff.
Liz DellaCroce
I’m sorry you didnt enjoy it. Have you tried my other soups? https://thelemonbowl.com/soup/
Rick
AWESOME
Rizia
Just made it, DELICIOUS ????
Liz DellaCroce
So glad you enjoyed it!!
Sabrina
what a lovely recipe, a nice change for me and happy to see it still packs a healthy dose of protein, thank you!
Liz DellaCroce
I hope you love it!
Jett Whitfield
Oh my goodness! This soup looks so comforting. Thank you for sharing =)
Liz DellaCroce
I hope you love that Jett!
Jett Whitfield
Oh I’m sure we will! Thanks again =)