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Persian Lentil Stew

By Persian Spice Elevator • Lentil Soup • Cuisine?
4.57 Prep: 40m Cook: 91m
Ingredients:
  • 2 cups dried lentils
  • 1 tablespoon butter, or to taste
  • 2 carrots, finely chopped
  • 3 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons ground paprika
  • 2 tablespoons ground turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 quart beef broth
  • 1 cup boiling water, or as needed
  • 2 cups chopped spinach
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • 2 cubes beef bouillon
  • ½ cup plain nonfat yogurt, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, or to taste
Created: Sep 23, 2025 Updated: Sep 23, 2025