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Red Lentil Soup

This hearty and nutritious red lentil soup is packed with flavor and easy to prepare, making it a perfect weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 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 carrots carrots diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric ground
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup canned diced tomatoes with juices
For the Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 lemon lemon cut into wedges

Method
 

Prepare the Base
  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, and turmeric. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add the rinsed red lentils, vegetable broth, and canned tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
Cook the Soup
  1. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let simmer for about 25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
  2. Stir occasionally and add more broth or water if the soup becomes too thick.
Serve
  1. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  2. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 450mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5g

Notes

For added creaminess, you can blend a portion of the soup and stir it back in. Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.

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