🍲 Lentil Shawarma Soup Recipe

(Spice Souk Signature Fusion)

This isn’t just soup. It’s a shawarma-inspired, spice-loaded bowl of soul-soothing lentils simmered with warming notes of cumin, paprika, and our signature Spice Souk Shawarma Blend. One pot. Maximum comfort. Minimum effort.

🧂 Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp Spice Souk Extra Virgin Olive Oil

• 1 small yellow onion, finely diced

• 1 carrot, diced

• 1 small potato, diced

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 cup red lentils, rinsed

• 6 cups chicken broth (or water + bouillon)

• 1 tbsp Spice Souk Shawarma Blend

• ½ tsp Spice Souk Cumin

• ¼ tsp Spice Souk Turmeric

• Salt & black pepper to taste

• Juice of 1 lemon

• Optional protein: 1 cooked, shredded chicken breast or thigh

• Optional topping: Greek yogurt or tahini drizzle, chili oil, or crispy chickpeas

🔥 Instructions:

1. Sauté the Base
   Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onions, carrots, and potatoes. Cook for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 1 more minute.

2. Spice It Up
   Add lentils and all spices: shawarma blend, cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the veggies and toast the spices slightly.

3. Simmer Time
   Add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until lentils and veggies are soft.

4. Blend or Leave Rustic
   Blend fully for a creamy soup, or leave it slightly chunky for more texture. Your choice!

5. Add Protein (Optional)
   Stir in shredded chicken if using, and let it warm through.

6. Serve & Finish
   Add lemon juice just before serving. Top with a swirl of yogurt or tahini, a drizzle of chili oil, or fresh herbs. Serve hot with pita or rice.

✨ Spice Souk Tip

Want to make it vegan? Swap the chicken broth for vegetable stock and skip the meat. The spice blend does the heavy lifting—no meat needed to get that shawarma richness.

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