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 unsalted butter; 2 onions, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, crushed; 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 7 cups chicken, lamb or beef stock; 1/2 cup bulgur; 1/2 cup red lentils; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, crushed
1 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
7 cups chicken, lamb or beef stock
1/2 cup bulgur
1/2 cup red lentils
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint

1
Melt butter in a large pot, add the onions and saute until soft, 5 to 7 minutes.
2
Stir in the garlic, spices, and salt and pepper, and saute another minute to release the aromas.
3
Stir in the tomato paste to blend with the onions, fry 1 to 2 minutes, then add the stock, bulgur and lentils.
4
Cover and simmer until bulgur and lentils are thoroughly cooked and soup is thickened, about 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
Remove from heat, stir in half of the herbs and sprinkle the remaining half over the soup.
6
Serve immediately with yogurt to garnish.

831

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

134

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 onions, chopped, 3 cloves garlic, minced, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, crushed, 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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