Red Lentil Soup
Discover the magic of red lentil soup - a hearty, healthy, and heartwarming bowl of comfort. Learn how to make this soul-soothing dish with our easy recipe. It's budget-friendly, versatile, and a perfect meal for any day.
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Servings :
Calories : 253kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion minced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 carrot peeled & cubed
- ½ cup (100 g) dried red lentils
- 3 cups (720 ml) vegetable broth
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add carrots, onions, and garlic, and sauté for 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Add red lentils and sauté for one minute.
- Deglaze with vegetable broth, pop on the lid, and let it simmer for 15 minutes over low heat.
- Blend the soup until creamy using an immersion blender or a high-speed blender. → Adjust the consistency with more water as desired.
- Return the soup to the pot, and season to taste with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Serve in a bowl! Optionally, garnish the lentil soup with fresh parsley and a drizzle of heavy cream.
Notes
- Lentils: You can mix different dried lentils rather than only red ones. Use ¼ cup red lentils and ¼ cup green or black (beluga) lentils for some variation.
- Make-Ahead: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Reheat with a splash of water in a small pot or the microwave.
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Nutrition
Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 1417mg | Potassium: 662mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 5857IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 4mg