Red Lentil Soup
A hearty and nutritious red lentil soup, perfect for warming up on a chilly day.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Soup
Cuisine Vegetarian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 200 kcal
- 1 cup red lentils rinsed
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 carrots diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
Stir in the diced carrots and cook for another 5 minutes.
Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Sprinkle in the cumin and turmeric, stirring to combine.
Add the rinsed red lentils and vegetable broth to the pot.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Stir occasionally and add water if the soup becomes too thick.
Once lentils are soft, blend the soup for a creamy texture, if desired.
Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 1gFiber: 15g
Keyword red lentil soup, vegetarian soup, healthy recipes