Red Lentil Soup
This red lentil soup is a delightful blend of earthy flavors and aromatic spices, perfect for cozy evenings or when you need a comforting pick-me-up. With its vibrant orange hue and creamy texture, this soup not only warms your body but also your soul. Enjoy it as a main dish or alongside crusty bread for a complete meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion, garlic, and carrot. Rinse the red lentils under cold water until clear.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent. Add garlic and carrots; cook until softened.
- Stir in cumin and turmeric; toast for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add rinsed lentils and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover partially and simmer for 20-25 minutes until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender; stir in lemon juice before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: To enhance flavor, experiment with spices like paprika or chili powder. For extra creaminess, blend half of the soup before serving. If your soup thickens too much upon storing, simply add water during reheating.