Persian Loomi Lentil Soup

Recipe Snapshot

Persian Loomi Lentil Soup uses Persian Dried Lime to build expressive flavor with repeatable technique.

• Total time: 50 minutes
• Difficulty: Easy
• Why this spice matters: Loomi contributes fermented citrus depth and savory tang.
• Pairing suggestion: Herb salad and warm flatbread

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups red lentils
• 1 whole dried lime
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 5 cups vegetable stock
• Olive oil and herbs

Method

1. Saute onion until soft.
2. Add turmeric and lentils.
3. Simmer with stock and pierced dried lime.
4. Remove lime, blend partially, and finish with herbs.

Chef Notes

Taste at each stage and protect aromatic spices from excessive heat. If the flavor feels flat, add a tiny finishing pinch of fresh spice just before serving.