Syrian-Style Lentil and Spinach Soup

Name: Syrian-Style Lentil and Spinach Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; ⅔ cup dry green lentils; 1 ¾ cups water; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; ⅔ cup chopped fresh spinach; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; ½ teaspoon salt

Rating: 4.24 stars

29 Ratings
30 Reviews
3 Photos

This soup is like a warm hug. And it's very easy to prepare.

By AzzaJaba

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Recipe Summary test

prep:

10 mins

cook:

40 mins

total:

50 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
⅔ cup dry green lentils
1 ¾ cups water
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
⅔ cup chopped fresh spinach
3 tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1
Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Stir in onion and cook until soft about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the lentils and water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until lentils are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Cooking times will vary depending on the freshness of the lentils.

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Step 2
Ladle a half cup of the soup liquid into a bowl and whisk in the flour to form a paste. Mix the paste into the soup. Add the spinach, lemon juice, and salt. If you prefer a thinner soup, add a bit more water. Cook until spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes. Adjust salt and lemon to suit your taste.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

166 calories; protein 9g; carbohydrates 24.6g; fat 3.8g; sodium 303.6mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (30)

Most helpful positive review

AzzaJaba

01/29/2009

Hello, I'm the author of this recipe. You need to add about a teaspoon of cumin to the soup towards the end with the lemon juice. The cumin and lemon juice make all the difference in the taste. Read More

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ktchristmas

03/06/2009

merely OK which is odd because I usually love Syrian food. Seemed like it was definitely missing something even with the addition of cumin. Was a decent way to use up some old lentils I had laying around but won't be making this one again any time soon. Read More

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(13)

29 Ratings

5 star values: 13
4 star values: 12
3 star values: 2
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 0

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AzzaJaba

01/29/2009

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fantomette

05/19/2010

I added cilantro, garlic, corriander and a chicken bouillon cube,,amazing!! A+++ Read More

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ktchristmas

03/05/2009

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Muffin Mans wife

03/15/2011

This is a very good base recipe. You need to add what you like but mine came out great. I added carrots, corriander, cumin, garlic salt and tabasco. This is a perfect post workout meal packed with protein and low in fat. Read More

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aja

11/24/2010

Wonderful recipe! I added two bay leaves to the boiling water and lentils, making sure to take them out before step 2 I added a cup of vegetable stock after adding the lemon juice and spinach. The cumin and parsley were a great addition and cracked pepper is a must in my diet!! Delicious! Read More

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nunahanuna

01/26/2009

Our mother used to always make this soup for us. Mmmmm Read More

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Lisa

04/27/2010

I added more spinach and the recommended cumin. We really enjoyed it. Ours came out less like a soup than like a thick stew though... and I added in additional water and skipped the step with the flower. Read More

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Shary

01/27/2009

Seemed like it was lacking something. I used some bone broth as part of the liquid; added some pepper and fresh parsley when it still seemed like it needed something more. I think I'll try adding some turkey or some spicy sausage when/if I make this again. At any rate my baby seemed to like it. Read More

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LovingFoodInNYC

04/29/2009

Good basic recipe. Definately needs the 1 t. of cumin. Read More

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Syrian-Style Lentil and Spinach Soup

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 165.6

% Daily Value *

protein: 18 %

carbohydrates: 8 %

dietary fiber: 42 %

sugars:

fat: 6 %

saturated fat: 3 %

vitamin a iu: 16 %

niacin equivalents: 20 %

vitamin b6: 14 %

vitamin c: 18 %

folate: 45 %

calcium: 4 %

iron: 16 %

magnesium: 18 %

potassium: 12 %

sodium: 12 %

thiamin: 19 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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AzzaJaba

01/29/2009

Hello, I'm the author of this recipe. You need to add about a teaspoon of cumin to the soup towards the end with the lemon juice. The cumin and lemon juice make all the difference in the taste.

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(76)

fantomette

05/19/2010

I added cilantro, garlic, corriander and a chicken bouillon cube,,amazing!! A+++

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(18)

ktchristmas