Lemony Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Lemony Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, to taste; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; ⅛ teaspoon chili powder, to taste; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 cup red lentils or 1 cup green lentils or 1 cup brown lentils; 1 large carrot, diced; 2 tablespoons lemon juice, to taste; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling; 6 pinches chili powder

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon kosher salt, to taste
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon chili powder, to taste
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup red lentils or 1 cup green lentils or 1 cup brown lentils
1 large carrot, diced
2 tablespoons lemon juice, to taste
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
6 pinches chili powder

1
Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot.
2
Saute onion until soft and golden-brown, about 5 minutes.
3
Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4
Add cumin, salt, pepper, and 1/8 tsp chili powder.
5
Saute until the spices are fragrant, 2-3 minutes.
6
Add tomato paste and saute until it begins to brown slightly, 2-3 minutes.
7
Stir in chicken broth, lentils and carrot.
8
Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover and cook 30 minutes or until lentils are soft.
9
Remove 2 cups of soup and set aside.
10
Puree the remainder in a blender or with an immersion blender.
11
Return the reserved soup to the pot.
12
Stir in lemon juice and parsley.
13
Drizzle each bowl with 1/2 tsp olive oil and sprinkle with a small pinch of chili powder before serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Lemony Lentil Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lemony Lentil Soup

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