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Lentil Soup
5 from 24 votes

Lentil Soup

Lentil Soup is a warm, comforting dish made by sautéing onions, tomatoes, garlic, and spices before simmering red lentils and coarsely grated carrots in vegetable stock. The soup is then puréed to a smooth consistency and served hot. Its savory and slightly spiced flavor profile makes it suitable for a nourishing meal, especially when paired with garlic bread.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 224 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion Finely chopped
  • 2 tomato
  • 4 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 150 g lentils Red
  • 3 carrot Coarsely grated
  • 1 litre vegetable stock

Instructions

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  1. Heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook for 4-5 minutes, until translucent.
  3. Add the tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened.
  4. Then add the garlic, salt, black pepper, and cumin powder. Cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Pour in the lentils, carrots and stock.
  6. Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
  7. Then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes, or until lentils have softened.
  8. Using a hand blender or a food processor, purée the soup and cook for a further 5 minutes.
  9. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if required.
  10. Serve whilst hot with a side of garlic bread.

Notes

  • This lentil soup pairs well with a side of garlic bread to add texture and flavor contrast.
  • Nutritional facts should be considered informative and not definitive.

Nutrition Information

Calories 224kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 1614mg (67%) Potassium 718mg (15%) Fiber 14g (56%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 8709IU (174%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 61mg (6%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 224

% Daily Value*

Calories 224kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 1614mg 67%
Potassium 718mg 15%
Fiber 14g 56%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 8709IU 174%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 61mg 6%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.