Red Lentil Soup
Warm and comforting, red lentil soup is a delightful dish that nourishes both body and soul, perfect for chilly evenings or as a hearty lunch option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: spinach or kale for added greens
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the onions and carrots in a bit of oil over medium heat until softened.
- Add the garlic and cumin to the pot and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the red lentils and broth (or water) and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and if desired, stir in spinach or kale until wilted.
Notes
For a smoother texture, puree part of the soup with an immersion blender. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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