Description
Warm up with a comforting bowl of red lentil soup, perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings with friends. This easy-to-make dish features a creamy texture and aromatic spices that blend beautifully to create a hearty meal. With minimal ingredients and a quick preparation time, this soup makes an ideal starter or main course. Enjoy the delightful flavors of red lentils, vegetables, and spices as you savor each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add 2 tbsp olive oil and sauté the chopped onion for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and diced carrots along with cumin and coriander powders; cook for another 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the rinsed red lentils and pour in the vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer partially covered for 20-25 minutes until the lentils are tender.
- For a creamy texture, blend part of the soup using an immersion blender or in batches in a standard blender.
- Before serving, stir in salt, pepper, and freshly squeezed lemon juice to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg