Description
This simple red lentil soup is delicious, healthy and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Saute until softened.
- Add the garlic and cumin, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in the lentils and vegetable broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- This soup can be blended for a smoother texture.
- Add additional spices as desired for more flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg