Mom's Lentil Soup – 45-Minute Recipe
A hearty, comforting lentil soup packed with tender vegetables, aromatic spices, and a bright hint of lemon. Optional ground beef with pine nuts adds richness, making it a satisfying dinner for any day.
Recipe by Ahmad Alzahabi· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 1 russet potato
- 1 cup carrots
- 1 cup zucchini
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp paprika
- salt, to taste
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 quart chicken stock
- to garnish lemon juice
- ground beef
- zucchini
Instructions
- 1Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- 3Stir in the diced potato, shredded carrots, and the optional small‑diced zucchini; cook for a few minutes.
- 4Season with cumin, paprika, and salt, mixing well.
- 5Add the red lentils and pour in the chicken stock; bring the mixture to a boil.
- 6Reduce the heat and simmer until the lentils and vegetables are tender, about 20–25 minutes.
- 7If using, stir in the cooked ground beef with pine nuts.
- 8Finish with a splash of lemon juice, stir briefly, and serve hot.
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Sauté onion first
Cook the diced onion until translucent before adding the other vegetables.
Simmer until tender
Reduce heat and simmer for about 20–25 minutes until lentils and vegetables are tender.
Add lemon at the end
Stir in the lemon juice just before serving for a bright finish.
Incorporate optional beef last
If using, stir the cooked ground beef with pine nuts into the soup after simmering.
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45 min estimated total time for 4 servings.
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- How long does it take to make Mom's Lentil Soup?
- About 45 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Mom's Lentil Soup recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Mom's Lentil Soup recipe come from?
- It was shared by Ahmad Alzahabi on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.