Description
Warm your soul with this comforting Red Lentil Soup, brimming with savory spices and vibrant colors. Perfect for chilly evenings, this easy-to-make dish combines the creamy texture of red lentils with aromatic garlic, onion, and fresh greens. Whether served as a main course or starter, it’s a delightful hug in a bowl that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Sauté the onion, carrot, and celery in olive oil over medium heat until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and ground cumin; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in rinsed red lentils and pour in vegetable broth. Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer for about 20 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Add fresh spinach or kale just before serving. Squeeze lemon juice over the soup for added brightness.
- For a creamier texture, blend part of the soup using an immersion blender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg