Servings: 5 people
Calories: 261kcal
Ingredients
- Olive oil - 6 tsp
- Onion - 1
- Carrot - 1
- Red lentils - 1 cup
- Garlic - 2 cloves
- Chicken broth - 4 cups
- Cumin – 1 teaspoon
- Paprika – 1 teaspoon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving – optional
Instructions
- Gather the ingredients you’ll need for this delicious lentil soup. Peel and dice the onion, peel and grate the carrot, mince the garlic, and rinse the red lentils in a fine mesh strainer.
- Heat a large pot over medium heat then add olive oil, followed by the onion, carrot, and garlic. Saute these vegetables until they’re softened and fragrant - about 3-4 minutes.
- Add in the red lentils, chicken broth, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low for 20 minutes while the lentils cook through and become soft.
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Notes
- You can add extra vegetables to the soup, such as celery, zucchini, or bell peppers.
- If you like your soup spicy, add a few shakes of red pepper flakes.
- For added flavor, try adding some fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro.
- To make it extra creamy, you can stir in a dollop of plain yogurt before serving.
- If you’re looking for something different, try adding a can of chickpeas to the soup for some extra protein.
- For a thicker consistency, you can mash the lentils in the pot with a potato masher before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 261kcal
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