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Slow Cooker Lebanese Lentil Soup

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LIZ DELLA CROCE

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A one-pot meal that can feed a crowd, this authentic vegetarian Lebanese soup recipe made with red lentils and vegetables is seasoned with cumin and turmeric. 

Slow Cooker Lebanese Lentil Soup - authentic Arabic recipe

My husband orders lentil soup whenever we go out for Lebanese food. While I grew up eating a slightly different version of Lebanese lentil soup (made with spinach and brown lentils), I’ve been on a mission to recreate the restaurant version my husband adores. Similar to this Arabic lentil soup, my slow cooker version is made with red lentils.

Lebanese Lentil Soup Ingredients for Slow Cooker

The secret? A combination of creamy potatoes and red lentils. When cooked and pureed, they turn into a silky soup with the perfect texture.

Slow Cooker Lebanese Lentil Soup Recipe -a healthy gluten free dish

For added smokiness and flavor, I like to add smoked paprika along with cumin and turmeric.

Slow Cooker Lebanese Lentil Soup in a bowl

Right before serving I like to top with a dollop of plain yogurt. Not only does the tanginess balance out the slight heat and spice from the soup but it cools down the dish so you don’t burn your tongue. I find this to be especially useful when you’re 3 years old and don’t have much patience at dinner time.

Your spoon is waiting.

Slow Cooker Lebanese Lentil Soup in a bowl

Slow Cooker Lebanese Lentil Soup

4.39 stars average
This authentic vegetarian Lebanese soup recipe is made with red lentils and vegetables is seasoned with cumin and turmeric. 
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
CourseSoup
Serves4

Ingredients
 
 

  • 6 Dynamic Duo potatoes, halved or other Little Potato Company variety
  • 1 cup Bob’s Red Mill Red Lentils
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 8 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne
  • plain yogurt to serve

Instructions
 

  1. Place all of the ingredients (minus the yogurt) in a slow cooker insert. Heat on Low for 8 hours or High for 4 hours. 
  2. Before serving, puree soup in blender or using an immersion blender until smooth and creamy. Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly before serving. 

Nutrition

Serving: 2cupsCalories: 218kcalCarbohydrates: 40.7gProtein: 12.1gFat: 1.8gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.7gSodium: 1758mgFiber: 12.1gSugar: 4.4g

Liz’s Notes

This soup is great for freezing and leftovers are perfect for lunch the next day!

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63 responses to “Slow Cooker Lebanese Lentil Soup”

  1. dixya @food, pleasure, and health Avatar
    dixya @food, pleasure, and health

    these look perfect for a weekend!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      I hope you love it!!

  2. Megan @ MegUnprocessed Avatar
    Megan @ MegUnprocessed

    Looks vibrant and appetizing!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Thank you so much Megan!

  3. Alison's Allspice Avatar
    Alison’s Allspice

    I love silky soups like this one, and I’m always looking for more recipes using turmeric! Definitely a keeper, Thanks!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Yes I’ve been adding turmeric to everything !! Enjoy!

  4. Kim Kidd Avatar
    Kim Kidd

    Can you just use six red potatoes ? Skin? No skin ? And do they have to be cut up ? Or just put whole ? And then blended later ?

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Just adjusted the recipe to include those details but these are small no-peel potatoes. :) You halve them. Enjoy!

      1. Kim Kidd Avatar
        Kim Kidd

        Can I use regular red potatoes? Maybe cut up? I am just trying to use what I have on hand but worried after 8 hours slow cooking that the RED potatoes wont blend nicely. I don’t want to waste food or 8 hours:) Please let me know your thoughts on red potatoes for this recipe. I am excited to make it!

        I love ALL your soups with lemon!!

        1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
          Liz DellaCroce

          I think they would work perfectly!!

          1. Kim Kidd Avatar
            Kim Kidd

            Red potatoes worked fine (ish) I would definitely peel them! The peels didn’t blend well. I used a hand held blender thing. So, red potatoes ok. It turned out great! I froze at least six jars!! Thank you!

          2. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
            Liz DellaCroce

            So happy!!!

          3. Mary Chambers Avatar
            Mary Chambers

            I’m confused. A previous review said that hers was too thin because she used 2 boxes of broth. But,2 boxes=64 oz= 8 cups. I just made this using 2 boxes. Now I’m afraid it won’t turn out.

          4. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
            Liz DellaCroce

            Depending on the brand or size of box the amounts could differ. How did yours turn out?

  5. Bette Avatar
    Bette

    I don’t see any potatoes in the recipe! I still can’t wait to make it though, LOL!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      All fixed – sorry about that. :)

  6. mary Avatar
    mary

    there are no potatoes listed in the actual recipe for the Lebanese red lentil soup-??
    Any recommendations for cooking on the stove?

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      All fixed – sorry about that. :) For a stove top recipe try this one: https://thelemonbowl.com/lemony-lentil-soup-with-spinach/

  7. Sandy Avatar
    Sandy

    You said the secret is the creamy potatoes but they are not in the recipe list??

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      All fixed – sorry about that Sandy!

  8. sassygirl Avatar
    sassygirl

    no potatoes in this version??
    you mentioned them above but not found in this
    recipe!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      All fixed- sorry about that!

  9. Michele schnitzer Avatar
    Michele schnitzer

    In you instructions for this lentil soup, I think your reversed your times for the slow cooker: 4 hours at Low or 8 hrs at High. Probably should be the other way around?

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      All fixed – sorry about that Michele!

  10. Melissa Avatar
    Melissa

    I see potatoes and maybe cilantro, but they are not on the ngredients list.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Just fixed – sorry bout that Melissa!