Lusciously Lemony Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Lusciously Lemony Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 whole Onion, Chopped; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste; 1 teaspoon Cumin; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Pepper; 1/8 teaspoons Chili Powder; 4 cups Broth (veggie Or Chicken); 2 whole Carrots, Peeled And Chopped; 1 pound Cooked Lentils; 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice; 1 bunch Cilantro, Chopped; Salt To Taste

Servings: persons

3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 whole Onion, Chopped
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
1 teaspoon Cumin
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1/4 teaspoons Pepper
1/8 teaspoons Chili Powder
4 cups Broth (veggie Or Chicken)
2 whole Carrots, Peeled And Chopped
1 pound Cooked Lentils
2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
1 bunch Cilantro, Chopped
Salt To Taste

1
Heat the olive oil over medium high heat.
2
When the oil is hot, add your onion and garlic and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
3
Stir in the tomato paste, cumin, salt, pepper, and chili powder. Cook until spices are fragrant, about 2 minutes.
4
Stir in the broth.
5
Add in the carrots and simmer covered on medium low heat until they are soft, about 15 minutes.
6
Add in the lentils and cook until they are heated through.
7
Once lentils are heated through, blend soup until smooth. This can be done with either an emulsifier right in the pot or by putting the soup in batches into a blender.
8
Stir in the lemon juice and cilantro. Season with salt to taste. Enjoy!

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1 whole Onion, Chopped, 2 cloves Garlic, Minced, 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste, and more.

Yes, Lusciously 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.

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Lusciously Lemony Lentil Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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