How To Make Lebanese-style Ground Lamb and Lentil Soup
This hearty soup is filled with flavorful spices, tender ground lamb, and protein-rich lentils.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground lamb
- 1 cup green lentils, rinsed and drained
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: chopped fresh parsley, lemon wedges
Instructions
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In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground lamb over medium-high heat until browned.
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Add the onion and garlic and sauté until softened.
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Stir in the tomato paste, cumin, coriander, and cinnamon and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
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Pour in the broth and add the lentils. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30-35 minutes until the lentils are tender.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve hot with optional toppings, if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories : 428kcal
- Total Fat : 20g
- Saturated Fat : 8g
- Cholesterol : 84mg
- Sodium : 644mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 30g
- Dietary Fiber : 13g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 34g
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