Irresistibly Cozy Red Lentil Soup
Warm up your chilly evenings with this delightful Red Lentil Soup, bursting with flavor and nutrition. With its vibrant golden-orange hue and rich aroma, each bowl offers a comforting hug from the inside out. Made with simple ingredients, this soup is not only easy to prepare but also incredibly satisfying. Perfect for impressing friends or enjoying solo, it’s sure to become your go-to comfort food!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: About 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 cup red lentils
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant and golden brown.
- Add diced carrots, cumin, and coriander; cook for 3–4 minutes until well combined.
- Stir in rinsed red lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat, cover partially, and simmer for about 20 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender. Adjust consistency with extra broth if needed.
- Stir in fresh lemon juice before serving. Ladle into bowls and garnish as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg