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Red Lentil Soup

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Red lentil soup made smooth and comforting with simple spices. A classic Let’s Veg recipe perfect for easy, homemade meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 1468
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 carrot diced
  • 1 potato diced (optional, for extra body)
  • 1½ cups red lentils rinsed
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 6 cups vegetable broth or water
  • Lemon wedges
  • Aleppo pepper or chili flakes optional

Equipment

5 Quart Pot
5 Quart Pot
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small soup pot

Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Heat olive oil or butter in a pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until soft.
  3. Add carrot and potato (if using); cook 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  5. Add lentils and vegetable broth.
  6. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes, until lentils are very soft.
  7. Blend until smooth using an immersion blender or blender.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  9. Serve warm with lemon wedges and chili flakes if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 1468kcalCarbohydrates: 235gProtein: 76gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 5900mgPotassium: 3896mgFiber: 91gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 14523IUVitamin C: 66mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 24mg

Notes

Traditional garnish includes lemon and chili oil
Add a pinch of dried mint for authenticity
Keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days

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