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Red Lentil Soup

A hearty and nutritious red lentil soup that is both comforting and easy to prepare. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup red lentils rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup canned diced tomatoes with juice
For the Topping
  • 1 cup fresh spinach chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Base
  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until vegetables soften.
  2. Add minced garlic, cumin, and turmeric. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the rinsed red lentils, canned diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
Cook the Soup
  1. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until lentils are tender.
  2. Stir occasionally, adding more broth or water if necessary to maintain a soupy consistency.
Finish and Serve
  1. Once the lentils are cooked, stir in the chopped spinach and lemon juice. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until spinach is wilted.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  3. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 300mgFiber: 10gSugar: 6g

Notes

Feel free to add other vegetables or spices to customize your soup. This soup also freezes well, making it great for meal prep.

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