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Red Lentil And Bulgur Soup

It should have a slight bite and chewy texture if you're using it in salads.

Recipe Summary Red Lentil And Bulgur Soup

This fantastic one-pot recipe is easy and filling. Don't skip the blender step - adding the puree back to the pot with the remaining lentils and bulgur creates a to-die-for combination texture that's both al dente and creamy smooth. Great for a casual home cooked meal but good enough to serve to guests! It's even a hit with kids and people sensitive to spicy foods - just be sure to leave out the cayenne.

Ingredients | Is Bulgur Wheat Healthy For You

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 yellow onion, diced

1 teaspoon minced garlic

2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced

2 teaspoons za'atar

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon black pepper

⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (Optional)

1 cup carrot juice

4 cups water

1 cube chicken bouillon

1 cube tomato-flavored bouillon

1 cup red lentils

¼ cup bulgur

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro (Optional)

6 tablespoons sour cream (Optional)

Directions

Heat olive oil in a stockpot over low heat; cook and stir onion in the hot oil until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Cook and stir tomatoes, za'atar, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper into onion mixture; stir to coat. Add carrot juice, water, chicken bouillon cube, tomato-flavored bouillon cube, lentils, and bulgur; cook over low heat until lentils are tender and bulgur has absorbed liquid, 30 to 40 minutes.

Ladle about 2/3 the lentil mixture into a blender and puree until smooth. Return puree to stockpot and stir. Simmer over low heat for about 5 more minutes to blend flavors. Remove from heat; stir lemon juice and cilantro into soup. Top individual servings with a dollop of sour cream.

Za'atar is a Middle Eastern spice blend usually consisting of a combination of sesame seeds, dried sumac, thyme, salt, oregano, and marjoram.

Info | Is Bulgur Wheat Healthy For You

prep: 15 mins cook: 40 mins total: 55 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings

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