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Ingredients

Soup:

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup diced carrot
• 5 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 tablespoon turmeric
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 celery stalk
• 1 branch fresh parsley
• 1 branch fresh thyme
• 1 pound golden lentils (or regular lentils, if not available)
• 10 cups chicken stock, heated, recipe follows, or store-bought chicken broth
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• Pinch chili pepper flakes

Meatballs:

• 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 pound ground lamb
• 1 cup blanched almonds, toasted and ground
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 1/3 cup raisins, coarsely chopped
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling

Garnish:

• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• Pinch salt

Description

Food Network Invites You To Try This Postrio's Golden Lentil Soup With Lamb Meatballs Recipe.

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