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pomegranate power lentil soup

Name: pomegranate power lentil soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 1 cup red lentils, rinsed; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tsp cumin; Salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds for garnish

👨‍🍳 Chefy Tip: Do not rinse the cooked soup. The surface tension of the thickened lentils holds the flavor. Stir once at the end, not throughout.

Serves

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Difficulty

Easy

Cost

Budget-Friendly

Calories

240

Carbs

35g

Protein

15g

Fat

Flavor Profile

🍲 Earthy and hearty from the lentils

🍋 Tangy and sweet from the pomegranate molasses

🧴 Rich and smooth from the olive oil

🧄 Aromatic and savory from garlic and onions

🌱 Fragrant and fresh from fresh herbs

Ingredients

🍲 1 cup red lentils, rinsed

🧴 2 tbsp olive oil

🧅 1 onion, chopped

🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced

🍋 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses

🥣 4 cups vegetable broth

🌿 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

🌿 1 tsp cumin

🧂 Salt and pepper to taste

🍷 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds for garnish

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add lentils, cumin, broth, and pomegranate molasses. Bring to a boil then simmer 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.

Blend until smooth or leave chunky. Season with salt and pepper, stir in parsley, and serve topped with pomegranate seeds and a drizzle of olive oil.

🧬 Food Science

Pomegranates are packed with antioxidants, which can help fight inflammation and protect cells from damage. Lentils are an excellent source of plant-based protein, which supports muscle building and promotes a healthy gut microbiome.

Pair It

🥂 Pair with a glass of chilled white wine or pomegranate juice.

🍽️ Pair with a simple cucumber and tomato salad or roasted vegetables.