Description
A straightforward recipe for a hearty and nutritious red lentil soup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, cumin, and turmeric. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, pepper, and salt.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
- Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup for a thicker texture, or blend completely if you prefer a smooth soup.
- Stir in the lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute half the vegetable broth with chicken broth.
- If the soup becomes too thick during simmering, add a little more broth or water.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 15
- Protein: 14
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: lentil soup, red lentils, vegetarian soup, easy soup, healthy soup