Pronoti's Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Pronoti's Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 ml red lentils; 2 onions, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 -2 tablespoon butter or 1 -2 tablespoon oil; 1 cm piece cinnamon stick; ¼ teaspoon white pepper; 1 bay leaf; ½ teaspoon mustard seeds; ½ teaspoon ground paprika; ½ teaspoon curry powder; 1 (200 g) can diced tomatoes; 125 g frozen spinach, thawed and chopped; 1 -2 teaspoon salt; chopped fresh parsley; fresh lemon juice (optional)

Servings: persons

200 ml red lentils
2 onions, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 -2 tablespoon butter or 1 -2 tablespoon oil
1 cm piece cinnamon stick
¼ teaspoon white pepper
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon mustard seeds
½ teaspoon ground paprika
½ teaspoon curry powder
1 (200 g) can diced tomatoes
125 g frozen spinach, thawed and chopped
1 -2 teaspoon salt
chopped fresh parsley
fresh lemon juice (optional)

1
Rinse dry lentils well.
2
Measure 900-1000 ml water into a saucepan, add lentils and simmer, covered, for about 30 minutes, or until the lentils are mushy.
3
(They will not absorb all the water: do not drain!
4
).
5
Heat butter or oil in a skillet and cook onions and garlic until softened and lightly browned.
6
Add all spices and stir.
7
Add canned, diced tomatoes and let the mixture simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.
8
Add spinach and cook until spinach is softened.
9
Remove from heat; remove the cinnamon stick and bay leaf.
10
Combine cooked lentils (with liquid) and the onion-spinach mixture.
11
Add salt to taste, chopped fresh parsley, and stir well to combine.
12
Serve hot, with lemon wedges, so each eater can squeeze some juice on the soup if they like!

370

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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: 200 ml red lentils, 2 onions, finely chopped, 1 garlic clove, crushed, 1 -2 tablespoon butter or 1 -2 tablespoon oil, and more.

Yes, Pronoti's 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!

Pronoti's Lentil Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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