Red Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Red Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated; 4 garlic cloves; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander; ½ teaspoon turmeric; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon cayenne (optional if you don't like spicy food); 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped; 1 cup red lentil; 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth or 2 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth; 1 ½ cups water; salt & pepper; 1 lemon (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
4 garlic cloves
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
½ teaspoon turmeric
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon cayenne (optional if you don't like spicy food)
2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
1 cup red lentil
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth or 2 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth
1 ½ cups water
salt & pepper
1 lemon (optional)

1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2
Add onion and saute until tender (about 10 minutes).
3
Add garlic and ginger, saute for another minute.
4
Add spices and stir to coat.
5
Add carrots, lentils, and broth and bring to a boil.
6
Reduce heat and simmer until carrots and lentils are tender (about 20 minutes).
7
Using an immersion blender or standard blender, briefly pulse mixture.
8
Add salt & pepper to taste.
9
Serve in bowls and optionally squeeze a lemon wedge on top.

310

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated, 4 garlic cloves, 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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