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Instant Pot Lentil Soup
Soup Middle Eastern

Instant Pot Lentil Soup

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function. Warm olive oil for 3 minutes. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook until onion is soft and translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, white pepper, fennel, and chili powder. Cook for 2 more minutes. Stir in tomato paste.
  2. 2 Pour in broth and water. Stir in lentils and squash. Crumble bouillon cube over the top and mix well, scraping the bottom of the pan to remove any browned bits. Cancel Sauté mode.
  3. 3 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  4. 4 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes. Open valve to vent remaining steam, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  5. 5 Mix in lemon juice and toss kale leaves just on top of the soup. Replace lid and allow kale to steam for about 5 minutes. Remove lid and adjust seasonings, if desired, before serving.

By Diana71

Vegetarian Lemon-Rice Soup
Soup American

Vegetarian Lemon-Rice Soup

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in rice. Cover the saucepan; simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Beat eggs and lemon juice together in a small bowl. Slowly add 1 ladle of hot soup, stirring constantly. Repeat with another ladle of soup, if necessary, to bring egg mixture up to the temperature of soup.
  3. 3 Stir egg mixture into broth and rice. Reduce heat to low and cook until soup is hot, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

By SARAHLIZZ3

Lemon Soup
Soup American

Lemon Soup

4.1

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour chicken broth into a large pot, and bring to a boil. Add orzo pasta, and simmer for 10 minutes, until tender.
  2. 2 In a medium glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites to medium stiff peaks. Stir in egg yolks and lemon juice. When the pasta has finished cooking, Gradually ladle about 1 cup of the soup into the egg mixture while stirring gently. This will heat up the eggs so they will not be shocked by the boiling liquid. Pour the egg mixture into the soup pot, and stir until well blended. Season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

By PHAMBABE

Ukha (Russian Fish Soup)
Soup European

Ukha (Russian Fish Soup)

4.3

Prep
Cook
30 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Put water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the potatoes, onion and parsley. Heat for 10 to 15 minutes and add the fish. Heat for 10 more minutes, then squeeze in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.

By Byakin

Vegan Instant Pot Red Lentil Soup
Soup American

Vegan Instant Pot Red Lentil Soup

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water, onion, carrot, cashews, garlic, salt, and pepper in a high-speed blender; blend until completely smooth.
  2. 2 Pour the blended mixture into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Stir in red lentils. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  3. 3 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in lemon juice.

By Deb C

Southern Style Chicken and Dumplings
Soup American

Southern Style Chicken and Dumplings

4.3

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a heavy pot with a lid place the chicken, onion, lemon, salt, pepper, water, bay leaf and thyme. Simmer all over low heat until tender, about 1 hour.
  2. 2 Let chicken cool slightly in pot, then remove and take the meat off of the bones. Discard the bones and skin and skim excess fat off the broth if desired. Discard the onion, lemon and bay leaf. If desired, wash out pot well. Return broth and chicken pieces to the pot. Simmer over low heat while making the dumplings.
  3. 3 To Make Dumplings: In a medium mixing bowl, cut shortening into the flour and salt. Stir in 1/4 cup water (more if needed) to form a soft dough. Roll out dough on a floured surface, with a rolling pin, until very thin. Cut into 1 inch wide strips using a pizza cutter or knife. Tear off 1 inch long pieces from these strips and drop into simmering broth and chicken meat. Simmer for 10 minutes with the lid off, then 10 minutes more with the lid on. Serve immediately.

By Teresa C. Rouzer

Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Soup
Soup American

Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Soup

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large pot over low heat. Add onion and ginger; cook and stir until soft and translucent without browning onion, about 10 minutes. Add butternut squash and carrot; cook and stir, about 3 minutes. Add apple and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in broth, increase heat to medium, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until vegetables are soft, about 20 minutes. Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth.
  2. 2 Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth.
  3. 3 Pour in coconut milk and season with salt and pepper. Add lemon juice and maple syrup; stir until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

By kochbiene

Basic Chicken Soup
Soup American

Basic Chicken Soup

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix 1 cup water and cornstarch in a bowl until cornstarch dissolves.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil and garlic in a large pot over medium heat for 1 minute. Add carrots, celery, and salt; cook until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Add chicken; cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 7 minutes. Add remaining 7 cups water and chicken soup base.
  3. 3 Bring to a boil, stirring any browned bits off the bottom with a spatula. Boil for 20 minutes. Add cornstarch mixture, sage, and pepper; mix well and continue to boil for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add lemon juice.

By Robyn Stone

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup
Soup Greek

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chicken broth, lemon juice, carrots, onions, celery, soup base, and white pepper in a large pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  2. 2 Blend butter and flour in a small bowl; gradually stir into soup mixture. Simmer, stirring frequently, for 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, beat egg yolks in a bowl until light in color. Gradually whisk in some hot soup, using a ladle to pour in a thin stream while whisking the egg yolks vigorously. Add egg mixture to the pot in same manner, and heat through.
  4. 4 Add rice and chicken; cook until warmed through. Ladle hot soup into bowls and garnish with lemon slices.

By Shelley Ross

Vegetarian Lentil Soup
Soup American

Vegetarian Lentil Soup

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place lentils, onion, carrots and cabbage leaves in a pressure cooker and cover with 1 ½ inches of water and 4 tablespoons oil. Cook about 10 to 15 minutes and then cool until pressure reduces, then open.
  2. 2 Puree soup with an immersion blender or food processor until smooth. Add cumin, black pepper, cinnamon, all spice, cloves and nutmeg. Transfer to a stock pot and return to heat. When soup is just beginning to boil, stir in onion soup mix. Simmer until thickened and then just before serving season to taste with lemon juice and salt.

By ALMA-LOU

Pork Afritada
Soup Southeast Asian

Pork Afritada

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the pork in a large pot; pour enough water into the pot to cover the pork. Stir the soy sauce and lemon juice into the water. Bring the mixture to a boil for 5 minutes. Remove the meat and set aside. Discard the liquid.
  2. 2 Refill the pot with fresh water; add the pork liver and bring to a boil for about 5 minutes. Remove the liver and allow to cool; cut into bite sized pieces. Set aside.
  3. 3 Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; fry the potatoes in the hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove the potatoes to a plate lined with paper towels. Add 2 more tablespoons olive oil to the skillet and allow to get hot. Cook and stir the onion and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the pork and pork liver to the skillet; cover and cook for 5 minutes. Stir the tomatoes into the mixture; cook together, stirring occasionally, another 5 minutes. Return the potatoes to the skillet with the green bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir another 5 minutes.

By lola

Spicy Kale and Shrimp Soup
Soup American

Spicy Kale and Shrimp Soup

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir mushrooms, onion, carrots, and garlic in hot oil until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and add basil. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until basil seasons broth, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir kale, curry paste, salt, and pepper into broth; return to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until kale softens, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in shrimp, tomatoes, kidney beans, and lemon juice. Simmer until shrimp is bright pink on the outside and no longer transparent in the center, about 10 minutes.

By Bethie

Moroccan Harira (Bean Soup)
Soup African

Moroccan Harira (Bean Soup)

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together beef stock and lentils in a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and keep at a simmer while preparing onion.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, cinnamon stick, ginger, turmeric, cumin, and black pepper in hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes; add to stock mixture.
  3. 3 Pour garbanzo beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, and quinoa into stock mixture; stir and bring to a boil. Stir in parsley and cilantro; reduce heat to low and cook at a simmer until lentils are tender, about 45 minutes.
  4. 4 Drizzle lemon juice over soup to serve.

By modestalmond

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Soup Greek

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in orzo and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered until partially cooked through but not yet soft, about 5 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water until cooled completely.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, and onion; cook and stir until vegetables begin to soften and onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Season mixture with thyme, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper; continue cooking another 30 seconds before pouring chicken broth into the pot.
  4. 4 Bring broth to a boil. Partially cover the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until vegetables are just tender, about 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Stir orzo, lemon juice, and lemon zest into broth; add chicken. Cook until chicken and orzo are heated through, about 5 minutes. Add baby spinach; cook until spinach wilts into broth and orzo is tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. 6 Ladle soup into bowls; garnish with lemon slices and Parmesan cheese.
  7. 7 Enjoy!

By ReneePaj

Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup
Soup European

Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup

4.7

Prep
90 min
Cook
330 min
Total
1860 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine beef shanks and water in a large stock pot. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a very low simmer. Use a strainer to skim off any foam on the surface. Add carrot pieces, whole onions, celery stalks, bay leaf, and peppercorns. Simmer for 4 hours, skimming the surface occasionally.
  2. 2 Strain the stock. Discard the vegetables but reserve meat. Allow stock to cool to room temperature, then transfer to a covered container and refrigerate overnight. When beef shanks are cool, remove meat from the bones. Discard bones and gristle. Dice meat and any remaining marrow into small cubes. Cover the container and refrigerate overnight.
  3. 3 The next day, heat vegetable oil in a stock pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in garlic and 1 diced onion; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add paprika and cook 1 additional minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add cabbage and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly wilted and reduced in bulk, about 8 minutes.
  4. 4 Remove beef stock from the refrigerator; skim and discard any fat. Pour stock into the pot; stir in reserved chopped beef. Add tomatoes with their juice. Bring soup to a boil, and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook the soup, partially covered, until cabbage is quite soft, about 1 hour.
  5. 5 Stir in lemon juice, sugar, dill, salt, and pepper. Add more water, if desired, for a thinner soup. Cook for 5 minutes, uncovered. Taste and adjust the seasonings before serving.

By JOHNTHEBEAR

Harira
Soup African

Harira

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
150 min
Total
170 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine lamb, onions, celery, cilantro, margarine, pepper, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, and cayenne in a large soup pot over low heat. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Pour in tomatoes (without juice) and simmer for 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Add water, reserved tomato juice, and lentils. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour 50 minutes.
  3. 3 Increase the heat to medium-high and add garbanzo beans and vermicelli pasta. Cook until noodles are tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Stir in eggs and lemon juice and cook for 1 minute.

By Tali

Moroccan Harira Soup
Soup African

Moroccan Harira Soup

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
80 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a stock pot over medium-high heat and cook cubed lamb until nicely browned and some of the fat has rendered, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Toss in diced onion and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring often, until onion is soft and lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with smoked paprika, coriander, cumin, ground ginger, black pepper, and cinnamon. Add minced garlic and cook and stir until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  4. 4 Add tomato paste and cook and stir for about 1 minute.
  5. 5 Add chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, and celery; stir until well combined. Add water and bring to a boil over high heat.
  6. 6 Once soup is boiling, add chickpeas and green lentils; season with salt to taste. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. 7 Mix flour and 2 tablespoons cold water in a small bowl and drizzle slurry into the soup to thicken.
  8. 8 Bring back to a simmer and add 1/2 of the cilantro and 1/2 of the parsley; stir to combine.
  9. 9 Simmer on medium-low heat until meat and lentils are perfectly tender and soup has thickened, about 20 more minutes.
  10. 10 Stir in vermicelli pasta and cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with cayenne and salt. Add remaining chopped cilantro and parsley and finish by drizzling lemon juice to taste into the soup.
  11. 11 Serve immediately with a drizzle of olive oil.

By John Mitzewich

Apple and Honey Sorbet
Dessert Middle Eastern

Apple and Honey Sorbet

4.8

Prep
60 min
Cook
5 min
Total
245 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large, resealable plastic bag or plastic container with a lid, mix apples with the juice of 1/2 lemon. Freeze for several hours or overnight.
  2. 2 In a small saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in honey. Cool completely.
  3. 3 Place apple in a blender, and liquidize them with juice of 1 lemon and the cooled sugar syrup until as smooth as possible. The peel will add texture, and prevent the mixture from being completely smooth.
  4. 4 Transfer the mixture to an ice cream machine and freeze according to directions. Leave the sorbet out to soften 10 minutes prior to serving.

By MALKALEVADOM

Zhug Chicken
Dinner Middle Eastern

Zhug Chicken

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
155 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Spread 1 1/2 tablespoons zhug sauce over each piece of chicken. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Remove from fridge about 30 minutes before cooking so chicken is at room temperature.
  2. 2 Remover the outer leaves from artichokes to expose the core leaves and hearts. Cut artichokes into quarters. Put them into a bowl, cover with water, and add lemon juice. Mix artichokes around and set aside.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  4. 4 Place marinated chicken into a deep baking dish. Drain artichokes and add them around the chicken, pushing them down to keep them from being exposed and drying out. Top with olives and sun-dried tomatoes.
  5. 5 Bake, uncovered, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By Buckwheat Queen

Turkish Red Lentil 'Bride' Soup
Middle Eastern

Turkish Red Lentil 'Bride' Soup

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
75 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Cook onions in hot butter until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir paprika, lentils, and bulgur into onions to coat with butter.
  3. 3 Add tomato paste, vegetable stock, and cayenne pepper; bring to a boil and cook until soft and creamy, about 1 hour.
  4. 4 Crumble dried mint leaves into soup; stir and remove from heat.
  5. 5 Ladle into bowls and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint to serve.

By Genevia Jensen

Strawberry, Ginger, and Mint Sekanjabin
Drink Middle Eastern

Strawberry, Ginger, and Mint Sekanjabin

4.9

Prep
25 min
Cook
30 min
Total
535 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring sugar and water to a boil in a large pot over high heat; boil until sugar has dissolved. Stir in strawberries, mint, ginger, lemon peels, and lemon juice; return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer for 20 minutes. Off heat, stir in vinegar. Set syrup aside at room temperature for 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve; discard or reserve solids. Store syrup at room temperature in a sterile container.
  3. 3 Stir 1 part syrup into 4 to 6 parts water; serve cold with ice if desired.

By The Magpie

Raw Hummus
Appetizer Middle Eastern

Raw Hummus

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak beans for 24 hours. Drain, and let sit for 2 to 3 days until beans' sprouts are about 1/2-inch long. Rinse beans once or twice a day.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Remove from heat, and let stand for 1 minute. Place sprouted beans in hot water and let sit for 1 minute. Drain. If you do not do this step, hummus will be awful.
  3. 3 Place sprouted beans into the container of a large food processor. Add tahini, sea salt, lemon juice, and garlic. Process until smooth, adding water if necessary. It will take 3 to 5 minutes to blend. Let sit in the food processor for 5 minutes to allow beans to absorb as much of water as possible. If too thick, add more water, and blend again. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Spoon into a serving dish and garnish with paprika.

By EMILKALIL

Fava Beans in Tahini Sauce
Side Dish Middle Eastern

Fava Beans in Tahini Sauce

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in small to medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook onion in oil until softened.
  2. 2 Stir in the beans and lemon juice. Next, stir in the tahini until mixture is thick. Then, add the garlic, and cook for a few minutes more. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

By MYSTICALRIVER

Israeli Charoset
Side Dish Middle Eastern

Israeli Charoset

3.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend apples, bananas, dates, walnuts, orange zest and juice, lemon zest and juice, cinnamon, and sugar in a food processor until chunky. Transfer apple mixture to a bowl and stir in wine. Gradually stir matzo meal into apple mixture, adding enough to soak up the wine; chill in refrigerator.

By Jfrosty

Jujeh Kabob (Persian Chicken Kabobs)
Dinner Middle Eastern

Jujeh Kabob (Persian Chicken Kabobs)

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
385 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine onion, lime juice, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and saffron in a large glass bowl. Mix in olive oil. Press chicken into the bowl lightly and cover with plastic wrap. Let marinate for 6 hours to overnight, mixing every few hours to make sure chicken is coated.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Remove chicken from the bowl, shake off excess marinade, and discard marinade left in the bowl. Place chicken onto metal skewers, making sure it's not too tightly packed.
  4. 4 Cook skewers on the preheated grill until chicken is browned and no longer pink in the center, turning as needed, 10 to 15 minutes total.

By Reza Michael

Toasted Buckwheat Tabbouleh
Dinner Middle Eastern

Toasted Buckwheat Tabbouleh

4.1

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse buckwheat groats. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil, sprinkle in the buckwheat groats, and simmer until buckwheat is tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and cool.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onions and garlic until onion is translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  3. 3 Lightly toss cucumber, parsley, mint, lemon juice, and mixed herbs in a large salad bowl until thoroughly combined; stir in cooked buckwheat and onion mixture.

By Cassie