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Nutritious Red Lentil and Vegetable Soup

Red Lentil Soup Recipe With Vegetables

  • Author: AlmaHerzog
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This red lentil soup recipe with vegetables is a healthy, hearty, satisfying meal in a bowl. Perfect for a weeknight meal served with crusty bread.

Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion
  • 3 carrots, peeled
  • 2 celery stalks
  • 1 potato, peeled
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced (or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin or curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of cayenne, chili powder and/or coriander seed (optional)
  • 4 cups (946ml) vegetable broth
  • 1 cup (237ml) water
  • 1 cup (200g) red lentils
  • 1/2 large lemon (lemon zest and juice)
  • 1/4 cup (2 oz) chopped fresh parsley or cilantro

Instructions

  1. Step: Dice carrots, onion, celery, and potato. Alternatively, cut into chunks and pulse in a food processor until roughly chopped.
  2. Step: In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add vegetables and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for another minute.
  3. Step: Add tomato paste, cumin or curry powder, salt, pepper, and optional spices. Stir and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in broth, water, and lentils.
  4. Step: Bring the soup to a boil. Lower to medium-low heat to simmer. Cover partially and cook for 30 minutes or until lentils and vegetables are tender.
  5. Step: Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and parsley or cilantro. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and lemon wedges.

Notes

Substitute cilantro for parsley if preferred. Replace tomato paste with one cup of diced tomatoes if desired. Soup can be frozen in airtight containers for up to two months. For a creamier texture, puree a portion of the soup with an immersion blender.

  • Prep Time: 7 minutes
  • Cook Time: 38 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 273 kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 1074 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 38 g
  • Fiber: 14 g
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Keywords: red lentil soup, vegetable soup, healthy soup, plant-based soup, easy dinner

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