A belated Ramadan Mubarak to all those observing! We’re already over a week in and I can’t believe how fast it has flown by.

There are certain dishes that are staples in Ramadan whether it’s based on cultural traditions, what you grew up loving or your favorite foods to enjoy during the month. For me, one of those staples is soup, and specifically, this red lentil soup. There are so many varieties of lentil soup out there, and while they’re all delicious, I look forward to this hearty, filling version during the month of fasting because of its fresh flavors and almost porridge-like consistency.