Persian red lentil soup
A Persian lentil soup, made with tomato paste, potatoes, and blended until smooth, then garnished with dried mint and a squeeze of lemon.
This Persian lentil soup is smooth and creamy, with a subtle aroma of dried mint.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time15 min
- Cook time1 hr
- Total1 hr 15 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Cooking methodCooking in a saucepan
- Estimated cost$8.96 $1.49 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
Ingredients
people
- $0.13
- $0.32
- $5.56
- $1.98
- $0.63
- $0.34
Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Heat the oil in the saucepan, add the chopped onion, and cook until the water has evaporated.
- Add the diced potatoes, stir, season with pepper and salt, then pour in the broth. Cook until the potatoes and onions are tender.
- Mix the mixture, then add the tomato concentrate and lentils. Cook until the soup is fully cooked and has thickened.
- Pour this into a bowl, sprinkle with dried mint, and serve. A squeeze of lemon juice is delicious. ≈ 2 min
The bill
Persian red lentil soup
- 2 tablespoons of oil$0.13
- 2 tablespoons of tomato paste$0.32
- 2 litres of meat, chicken, or vegetable broth$5.56
- 200 g of red lentils (about 1 cup)$1.98
- 3 large onions$0.63
- One medium-sized potato$0.34
Total$8.96
that's $1.49 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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