Red-Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Red-Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/3 cups water, divided; 1 1/2 cups dried small red lentils; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can vegetable broth; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 1/2 cups minced onion; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper; Cilantro sprigs (optional)

Servings: persons

2 1/3 cups water, divided
1 1/2 cups dried small red lentils
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can vegetable broth
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 1/2 cups minced onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
Cilantro sprigs (optional)

1
Combine 1 1/3 cups water, red lentils, sugar, turmeric, and broth in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until lentils are very tender. Cool slightly. Place lentil mixture in a food processor or blender; process until smooth. Set aside.
2
Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds; cook 30 seconds or until toasted. Add onion and garlic; saute 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in pureed lentil mixture, 1 cup water, juice, salt, and red pepper; cook until thoroughly heated. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/3 cups water, divided, 1 1/2 cups dried small red lentils, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric, 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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