Turmeric Red Lentil Soup Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    413 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mediterranean

Turmeric Red Lentil Soup Recipe

Ready in only 30 minutes, this turmeric ginger red lentil soup is everyone's favorite. This is a healthy and hearty soup recipe that's full of flavor!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 onions Diced
  • 4 cloves garlic Minced
  • 2 tsp ginger
  • 1 1/2 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 cup red lentils
  • 6-7 cups water or broth
  • 2 tsp salt
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Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. 
  2. Saute onion until translucent. Add in garlic and ginger and give it a nice stir. 
  3. Add in turmeric , cumin and paprika. Saute for two minutes until the spices release their aromas. 
  4. Add in red lentils, stir for a minute.
  5. Add in the water and turn the heat up so the soup starts simmering. Lower the heat, cover and cook for 25 to 30 minutes until the lentils are fully cooked. Add in salt to taste. 
  6. Serve warm. 

Notes

  • A small amount of turmeric goes a long way so you want to make sure you don't overuse it - otherwise the dish will be overpowering.
  • For a creamier texture, blend the soup in a blender on high for 3 minutes.
  • If fresh ginger is not available, you can use 1 teaspoon ginger powder.
  • If you like this red lentil soup to be spicy, add 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper to the soup at the end.
  • Red lentils absorb a lot of water; if the soups starts to be very thick, add in half a cup of water at a time.
  • You can also make this delicious red lentil soup with vegetable broth.
  • Red lentils absorb a lot of water, if the soup is too thick, add another half a cup of water. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 413kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 61g (20%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Sodium 1190mg (50%) Potassium 996mg (28%) Fiber 29g (116%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 289IU (6%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 87mg (9%) Iron 8mg (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 413 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 413kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 61g 20%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 1190mg 50%
Potassium 996mg 21%
Fiber 29g 116%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 289IU 6%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 87mg 9%
Iron 8mg 44%

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

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