Red Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Red Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil,plus extra to serve; 1 large onion, coarsly chopped; 4 garlic cloves,crushed; 2 cups red lentils, washed and drained; 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin, plus extra to serve; 1 teaspoon seasalt,plus more to taste; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 6.5 cups filtered water; Pinch freshly ground pepper to serve; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil,plus extra to serve
1 large onion, coarsly chopped
4 garlic cloves,crushed
2 cups red lentils, washed and drained
1.5 teaspoons ground cumin, plus extra to serve
1 teaspoon seasalt,plus more to taste
1 tablespoon tomato paste
6.5 cups filtered water
Pinch freshly ground pepper to serve
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1
warm olive oil in a deep pan over low to medium heat
2
add chopped onions and stir for 3 mins, or until soften, then add crushed garlic and stir for 2 more minutes or until garlic starts to sizzle.
3
add water and stir gently, and bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to lowest, cover the pan and leave to simmer for 30 mins, stir twice or 3 times during cooking and check if it needs more water. Make sure the pan is covered while simmering.
4
when lentils are completely cooked, the soup will look creamy and the lentils will dissolve in the liquid. Turn the heat off . check seasoning, add a pinch of salt if needed. Leave to cool down before blending.
5
blend all ingredients in a blender for 1-2 mins, or until soup is smooth and creamy.
6
warm it up if cold then add a dash of lemon juice, and serve in separate bowls with a drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of ground cumin and some freshly ground black pepper.

380

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil,plus extra to serve, 1 large onion, coarsly chopped, 4 garlic cloves,crushed, 2 cups red lentils, washed and drained, and more.

Yes, Red 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.

Red Lentil Soup

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