How to Make Easy Red Lentil Soup with North African Spices

Test cook Erin McMurrer uncovers the secrets to the ultimate Red Lentil Soup with North African Spices.
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[@confusedwhale]

2 tbsp butter 1 large onion 1/4 black pepper 1/4 grind ginger Pinch cayenne 1/8 cinnamon 3/4 coriander 1/2 cumin 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 glove garlic 4 cups chicken broth 2 cup water 1.5 cups lentils 2 tbsp Limon juice 2 tbsp butter 1.5 teaspoon Mint 1 teaspoon Paprika

[@antheacharles7248]

Thanks! Really didn’t want to subscribe to 2 free weeks 😉

[@carolynjanegillis6591]

This lentil soup is lovely. But... could your kitchen test which vegetables or seeds would create whole protein variations on this lentil soup, for vegans or vegetarians, while retaining this good flavor and texture? For instance: chia or hemp seeds, etc in the soup; toasted sesame seeds in the mint garnish; or bulkier items like white, brown or wild rice or corn as side dishes.

[@confusedwhale]

@@carolynjanegillis6591: I don't work for ATK.

[@HueNguyen-bu9pl]

Thank you very much for rewriting the recipe. They talked too fast to the English as second language people 👍🌹🙏🏻

[@Stefie-lt5br]

@@HueNguyen-bu9pl as someone who speaks English fluently: they were talking extremely fast and I really had to concentrate

[@a.g.7786]

I'm north African, this recipe is usually vegan, we add carrots for taste and color. Some people add potatoes for thickness. On the spices, we add turmeric, black pepper, cumin and coriander, ginger and cayenne are okay to add to preference, we don't add cinnamon though. The topping sounds more turkish than North African.

[@codjh9]

Thanks. I just made it, and I added potatoes, carrots, red bell pepper, and a little chopped serrano pepper, and it's great.

[@WillettaWhite]

Can you provide me with your recipe? Thanks!!😊

[@Hitman.13.]

I am Moroccan, and I confirm! Some even add small cubed courgette...

[@hyacinthleon4178]

I add one can of coconut milk

[@tinamartin7443]

I just made this soup, 3x the recipe, so so so good! I made vegetable broth from scratch instead of chicken broth too, topped it with olive oil with mint and paprika instead of butter, some nigella seeds and pumpkin seeds. Served with French baguette. Everyone loved it, a must try! ❤️

[@nikumeru]

Here in Greece we use whole lentils for soup, lots of onion, garlic, bay leaf, oregano, tomato passata, vegetable broth, salt, pepper, olive oil, served with a chunk of feta, and some rustic bread, tastes like heaven!

[@arronferguson2123]

I'm going to try that, sounds awesome.

[@elizabethholden9686]

I’m literally shopping for these ingredients, Sir. I can’t wait to try this. 🙏🏼 thank you. Aloha🌺

[@juanitaschlink2028]

Fetta makes it betta😉

[@Dockimmy]

Sounds good

[@tennisblood]

A much better recipe than the 2 beautiful ladies were using, substituting olive oil for butter

[@noahjuanjuneau9598]

You omitted one important step: RINSE those lentils thoroughly before adding to the pot. Rinse until they no longer have that foamy stuff on them… at least a minute. Always rinse lentils before cooking. You’re welcome.

[@disappearintothesea]

Yep, I wonder why she didn’t rinse it too.

[@joeees7790]

The printed recipe calls for rinsing the lentils. Sadly there are frequently omissions from the videos and other differences between their actual recipes and their videos.

[@yvetteorvis2404]

I was thinking the same thing. 😁

[@rheahayes3149]

THANK YOU FOR THIS IMPORTANT TIP ❤️🇨🇦

[@kirbyculp3449]

And sort the lentils, any beans, for dirt or pebbles.

[@angelatruly]

This was delicious. Thanks to some comments below as it really helped. 1. I had an herbal mint tea. Chopped the mint and lemongrass w/i bag. 2. Added minced carrot before adding onions. I only had a red onion and it worked. 3. I did use 1/2 butter y 1/2 evoo 4. Added pinch of kosher salt and sq of lemon into paprika mix 5. Topped with sprinkle of parmesan 6. Served with garlic bread Did I mix some cultures? Probably but it is called 'I want to make this now without running to grocery store'. It was very tasty!!

[@northcackalacky4694]

Sounds killer!!!!!

[@AlyenasKitchen]

Thank you for telling us about the red lentils and how they have their skins removed. Love how you share your knowledge as you cook! Cooking this tonight and am so excited to try it. Thank you so much! You ladies are great together!🌼🌷😊

[@nezzyt4409]

I LOVE lentils! This soup looks simple but so delicious. Can't wait to try this recipe!! Thanks!

[@ClariceAust]

Erin covered everything in her great presentation of this soup; what a great soup!

[@saras6588]

This is so good! I use vegetable broth instead of chicken and olive oil instead of butter for the garnish. I've made it a few times and it's always delicious.

[@ritawing1064]

Yes I would do the same, partly because it's vegan that way and partly because using butter sounds disgusting. I find people are either used to butter's over fatty, cloying taste or used to olive oil.

[@YahLovesYou86]

Rita Wing I like both.

[@DIANNEELEE]

Rita...Both are better. Everybody's got a choice. This is America!

[@BobGeogeo]

Ab-so-lutely. US chefs are way too attached to making otherwise veggie dishes with chicken or beef broth. If it's a meat dish, go right ahead. For a veggie dish, make your default ingredients meatless. I'm not vegan, but I think featuring totally non-animal (no butter here) as equal option on veggie dishes where appropriate would also be a good move

[@leosag816]

Do you use 6 cups of broth, or 4 cups broth with 2 cups of water? I’m doing it your way.

[@arronferguson2123]

I just tried this. I added fresh, finely chopped sage and some left over Thanksgiving turkey for some body. It is amazing. Thanks for sharing this.

[@djokicmetamora]

When I lived in southern Macedonia, (now called North Macedonia) we used the garnish you made over toasted bread. Similar to Italian garlic bread.Also I didn't want to open a can of tomato paste for a tablespoon, so I put in a tomato I already had. Amazing. If you are out of mint, its the same stuff in the tea bags.

[@bccabernet]

great idea. I never have mint (as a spice) in the house, but always have mint loose teas. :)

[@Jessica-hv7el]

I always buy my tomato paste now in the tube instead of the can, so much easier!

[@angelatruly]

Omgosh thanks for your comment as I never have mint, but always mint tea bags. Never thought of doing that 😁🙃. When I open the can of paste for a little bit I pop the remainder on non-stick surface in the freezer. Take the frozen maybe 1/2" thick piece and put it in a freezer bag. Cut off pieces as need be.

[@thomasperez4412]

I know love lentils more than ever. So rich and creamy, tasty and hits the spot on chilly days or evenings. Love it !!! Tom in Minneapolis, MN 11/10/19

[@Edgar021910]

I love trying new foods. Just made this and it’s bussin!! 👌 thank you ladies for the recipe! Great job 👏👏👏

[@tammymasson2343]

I love red lentil soup and can't wait to try this version you showcased! It looks amazing!

[@annecollins496]

I have made this many times and love it, as do my friends. So easy and so good!

[@NanaNana-lf4jl]

This is abolutely the best lentil soup I've EVER tasted!!!!! Thank You!!

[@maylien]

I’ve made this at least a dozen times. So Easy and Delicious! I do cook it longer though 25 minutes) and stick blend it smooth. Thanks So much!

[@SallyAliciaAcorn54]

I made this recipe. It was just what I needed today. So simple, and yet...so flavorful. I will have it for lunch.

[@pipe887]

Wow! Looks amazing! I’m headed to the supermarket now! 😋

[@kh23797]

This looks just the ticket as the cooler months approach. A little spicy kick is right up my street, and I love your 'test, tweak, and test again' principle. Red lentils seem so exotic in recipes like this-it surprised me to learn that most are grown in Saskatchewan.

[@tad030]

i made this yesterday and it's delicious. i decided to purée mine for an even creamier texture. i also served it with a dollop of yogurt and some olives. very comforting soup!

[@christinesmith2]

Truly great! All the family raved about the lentils. It's a keeper! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@DailyJAB]

This turned out so good. The mint/paprika butter was delicious it I loved it.

[@Imagoodn]

This recipe is outstanding. The flavors positively sparkle! I made it as written, with the exception of adding one chopped carrot with the onion and using a stick blender because my pot was too full to use a whisk. I had no dried mint, but I had dried cilantro, so subbed that in the butter/paprika garnish. I definitely will make this simple, delicious, and satisfying soup again. Thank you Erin!

[@lailadawn8122]

I got this recipe from the America's Test Kitchen Mediterranean cook book and it is a favorite in this house. In fact, it's what I'm making for dinner tonight!

[@MomMadness1]

Just made this soup today, it was so delicious. Thank for the best recipe explanation !!

[@CBROOKLYN63]

Just try your recipe, and it turn out great, better then I expected!!! Thank you

[@foxkm2002]

So good. Thank you for sharing a simple and easy recipe that doesn't take much time at all. 😊 I even like this recipe with out the garnish! Its wonderful.

[@jacksonfl]

This looks fabulous. Can't wait to try.

[@ulrikewadl5553]

What a great and simple receipt - thank you so much - I love it - greetings from Austria 👌🏻❤️

[@deborahclayton3101]

I have learned so many great tips from ATK. I love it either the TV show or on KZbin.

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Love American test kitchen, My favorite show❤❤

[@geomondiale1768]

Awesome recipe I can't wait to try it

[@xiaotuzi.fnb1]

Tunisian, Egyptian, Lebanese cuisines don't use any broth at all, even the turkish. Blending with a handheld takes this soup to a different level. And that last drizzle, i love it

[@ellax325]

They said the spices were North African, they didn't say that the recipe was North African.

[@ebratxr5217]

@@ellax325 We use the same recipe in Morocco , but without coriander and we use extra virgin olive oil instead of butter

[@lb6110]

@@ellax325 No one is disputing the origin!

[@bsweat9230]

Love this and you too! Will try soon.

[@FoodTVwithLily]

It's so easy, tasty, and delicious! Lentil soup is one of my favorite!

[@justaddmusclecom]

I love Lentils and love this amazing recipe. Did not know that about red lentils. 😋😋😍

[@valdebride3095]

That looks Absolutely Delicious 😋 and I will try. Thanks for sharing. 😊👍🌹

[@amk59369]

Thank you for this recipe. It came out delicious!

[@sylviaboudreau5967]

Looks so yummy. I can smell it here in Nova Scotia Canada.

[@elinax5330]

Great job. She was so perfect to explain.

[@TomTom-df9ph]

Sounds so good. I’m sure going to try it. Thank you

[@terria9739]

I can't wait to try this recipe! Thanks

[@jamaicanwash6667]

Hello! Great recipe! Red lentils are my favorite recipe! They cook the quickest and are the tastiest no matter what you add to them! Thank you so much for sharing! It is truly North African from Egypt to Moravia.

[@dougj102463]

Excellent Recipe! Make it all the time, now.. very easy, healthy, and tasty. Thanks.

[@TheMandy1209]

Yummy! I didn't have any, so I subbed the mint at the end for dried oregano. Delicious, healthy, quick and flavourful! Thank you!

[@Queenie_Francie]

this is a DELICIOUS recipe. A great soup that we eat frequently. The whole family loves it.

[@maxinef6654]

I think I’m going to try and make this. It looks so good.

[@citizenmope605]

WOW! This is incredible!

[@robinartemis8695]

I’m trying this. Thank you for the lentil and whisk tip. I love creamy soups.

[@alanvonau278]

If you love creamy soups (and so do I), use a hand blender instead of a whisk to give the soup a smoother and creamier consistency.

[@arthas640]

@@alanvonau278 also works great if you boil the lentils in a pot and cook the vegetables and spices in another pot, whisk the hell out of the lentils, then add the vegetables. Otherwise the salt from the onions and the chunks of onions make it harder to hand blend or whisk.

[@nividamurphy8726]

It looks delicious. For sure, I am going to make it tomorrow

[@mtm00]

Tried this and it is soooooooo delicious. Thank you for this recipe.

[@hollym5873]

I can almost smell the aroma, yum

[@dg7438]

I love this show.. it reviews products and makes the best food

[@jacquilewis3323]

Yum, I’m preparing this today!

[@janisphilips639]

I love and cook lentils often, but never quite like this. Can’t wait to try this recipe!

[@ajohnsal]

OK, you got me to subscribe based off this one video! Thank you ladies!

[@Bacchusmbt]

Nice! Can’t wait to try this! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@kellyrivenburgh-wierzel6771]

This looks amazing

[@alanvonau278]

Excellent recipe!

[@kareninalabama]

I learned to cook red lentils from a good friend who's Iranian, and the spice blend is very similar. She adds potatoes to hers to thicken it to more of a stew consistency, but I like adding carrots & sweet potato to thicken it.

[@miss55apple]

Karen Brown I love 🇮🇷

[@YahLovesYou86]

Can you add meat of some type?

[@rikosd4280]

it looks delicious !

[@alwkw3783]

Made this a few times now and making it again tonight! 😋

[@Nancy-bz8ge]

LOVE this soup... making for my SIL later today...

[@Green-Girl2]

Nice recipe. Trying it now

[@deanawells4395]

I can’t wait to try this ASAP

[@donnaleveron5711]

Will be making this later today, thank you!

[@eyoussef05]

I made this tonight. It's so easy to make and so delicious. I will not be ordering lentil soup again. Thank you so much.

[@Bellatutu1927]

Love it and definitely worth to try👍💃🍷

[@carolfurlotte3899]

I just made this soup and I love it! The ratio of lentils to liquid is perfect. The spice blend is very good and I was happy to have all of them on hand when I found this recipe. I'll definitely be making it again! I used vegetable broth and olive oil, and I didn't even make the garnish. I used my blender for about a third of the batch, which made it thick and creamy. It really doesn't get much easier than this!

[@outoftheforest7652]

I think I have all of those as well.... not that they are hard to get.. which is nice. I always wanted a recipe that had ground ginger in it.

[@musiclove4635]

Looks delicious!

[@youngspiritsinging]

I am going to make this. Thank you!

[@JcL979]

I love it!

[@MrMadieu]

SUPA Yummy. The dressing looks a dream. Must try‼️🤩👍✔️ Thanx & watching 👀from the UK 🇬🇧

[@smidgekat5296]

Just made this and its delicious - thank you for sharing. I used veg stock & added dried chilli flakes and - (don't judge me!) - dumplings. Proper comfort food - thanks very much :)

[@yolandadouglas7828]

Just made it…perfection!!!

[@dawntoy5859]

Hello that really is a lovely recipe I wrote it down as it was being said because usually the quantities aren’t given so I just praise God that this lady actually said the quantities and I have just made this soup but triple the quantity because I don’t cook small thank you again for a beautiful recipe

[@uly8543]

It is a Turskih recipe called Mercimek Çorbası" and the way you sauce on top also proves this.

[@falischika6221]

It’s also Indian and it’s called Dal and the spices are from Indian.

[@katesage3221]

Great version of moroccan red lentil soup. Though I will use olive oil instead of butter and vegetable broth. Love your channel.

[@Nicole-cs2vz]

Such a lovely pantry recipe!

[@WickedPenman]

This looks great I'm going to make this today

[@jacquibaxter1880]

And now i'm hungry! I wld eat all of it 😋💜

[@2901nc]

Yum! Mardi Gras 2021..it's in the 20s!

[@guilene6]

Cette recette est un délice!

[@user-de4ys5ud5z]

Just perfect! I have made it 10 times in 3 months!

[@MrMr123]

Just made it Came out 😝👌🏼 Delicious 🤤

[@gregperez919]

I’m 67. I’ve hated lentils all my life. My mother made them when I was a kid. I hated the flavor so much that I would wait until she wasn’t looking, then I would wrap them in a napkin and stuff them in my pockets so I could throw them away later. Imagine my surprise, while visiting Turkey. Lentil soup is served in most restaurants. I reluctantly tried it. To my shock, they were absolutely delicious. I ordered and ate it a few more times. When I go back home I intend to make my own lentil soup.

[@MsDollie]

Wow! Looks yummy. Added red lentils to grocery list. 🤗

[@Yowzoe]

She's good. No wasted words.

[@canadianloon6433]

Mmmmm Loved it

[@andybea6352]

I tried this and it's amazing. I didn't use butter in the beginning, used vegetable broth instead of chicken, and skipped the buttery garnish and it's delicious and super healthy!

[@ndfbcghjj2634]

This recipe is from my country 😍❤❤

[@egrace67]

Delicious- I made 3x the amount- so good

[@melindahuntley9873]

looks beautiful

[@truthray2885]

I made this recipe and it was fantastic. Made it with, on the side, broiled lamb loins, pita, and a good garlic hummus, red wine and Pandora set on "Simon Shaheen", a world famous Palestinian oud player living in Manhattan. What an evening!

[@eteryana288]

Looks very easy to make this soup 🍜

[@jayhalley2642]

Wow delicious

[@susanbehring8309]

Great video. I am making it.

[@lewiskaminski2836]

you guys i didnt know what i was gonna make for lunch next week and you bailed me out at the last second