How To Make Red Lentil Soup
A warm and comforting soup made with red lentils, vegetables, and aromatic spices.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
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Rinse the red lentils under cold water and set aside.
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In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until translucent.
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Add the carrots and celery and cook for another 5 minutes.
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Stir in the cumin and paprika, and cook for 1 minute.
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Add the red lentils and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
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Use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a blender to puree until smooth.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Calories : 220kcal
- Total Fat : 1g
- Saturated Fat : 0g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 1200mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 40g
- Dietary Fiber : 15g
- Sugar : 6g
- Protein : 15g
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