Skip to main content
Orzo, Lamb and Lentil Soup
Photo: Cala

Orzo, Lamb and Lentil Soup

12 ingredients 8 steps fandom
Share this recipe

Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1138
Calories
94g
Protein
66g
Fat
42g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 13 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Lamb 100g cooked 294
Beef 100g cooked 250
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Lentil 1/2 cup cooked (99g) 115
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Carrot 1 medium (61g) 25
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 Pound Lamb Or Beef -- cubed
  • Salt And Pepper -- to taste
  • 8 Cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 Cup Lentils
  • 1 Medium Onion -- chopped
  • 1 Small Carrot -- chopped
  • 2 Cloves Garlic -- chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 Cup Orzo

Directions

1

1) Saute lamb or beef in oil. Season with salt or pepper.

2

2) Add half the broth, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

3

3) Stir in lentils, and remaining broth, simmer for 15 minutes.

4

4)Meanwhile saute onion, carrot, and garlic in butter until soft. sprinkle with cumin and cinnamon.

5

5) Add them and orzo to the pot. cover, keeping lid ajar and simmer for 10 minutes or lamb and lentils are tender and pasta is al dente.

6

6) Season more if necessary.

7

Category:Algerian Recipes

8

Category:Algerian Soups

Recipe sourced from fandom

Curious what else pairs well?

Use our flavor tools to explore molecular pairings, find substitutes, and discover novel combinations.