Lentil Soup

This nutritious lentil soup recipe is perfect if you want to lighten up your meals or warm up with a hot bowl of soup.

It’s a classic of mine, and I hope it becomes a go-to dish in your home as well. This truly is the best lentil soup you’ll ever make, I assure you!

On a chilly afternoon, what could be cosier than a bowl of lentil soup? This hearty soup recipe is perfect for the whole family and is bursting with flavour.

This lentil recipe is one of the most nutritious, simple, and tasty recipes you can create using lentils.

It’s a simple recipe that delivers fantastic results; it’s a reader favourite! Everything is prepared in a single pot using basic and affordable items.

There aren’t many lentil soups that are as satisfying as this one!

Lentil soup is possibly the least enticing soup on the planet. Regular readers are aware that I am a sucker for bold flavours. Curry with spices and herbs.

But guess what? A well-prepared lentil soup recipe is irresistible. You’ll definitely be returning for seconds.

It’s a simple soup with no needless frills or difficult preparations. It’s an old-fashioned recipe that’s tried and tested!

This hearty lentil soup retains plenty of flavour thanks to the combination of delicious and simple spices.

The majority of these ingredients are probably already in your kitchen. If not, this recipe is a perfect opportunity to start gathering all of your cheap cooking necessities!

This hearty soup is quite filling thanks to the quantity of protein-rich lentils it contains! You can count on this lentil soup to satisfy everyone at the table every time.

This fall and winter, curl up with something tasty, warm, and vegan.

Is lentil soup healthy?

If you’re wondering whether lentil soup is healthy, the answer is yes!

Lentils are high in fibre and high in minerals (digestive health). They are an excellent vegetarian source of protein, with protein accounting for 25% of the calories in lentils.

Lentils are a carbohydrate, but they burn slowly, so they keep you nourished for longer. Lentils may also be beneficial to heart health, according to research.

Check out these other recipes

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• Chicken Corn Soup
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• Garlic Bread with Cheese
• Tadka Dal
• Red Lentil Curry

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Lentil Soup

by Nabeela Kauser

The perfect lentil soup recipe that only requires a few ingredients. There is nothing better in the winter than a bowl of homemade lentil soup with some freshly baked bread or buns.

5 from 6 votes

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Course Soup

Cuisine Middle Eastern

Servings 4

Calories 224 kcal

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Ingredients

• ▢ 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• ▢ 1 Onion Finely chopped
• ▢ 2 Tomatoes
• ▢ 4 cloves Garlic Minced
• ▢ 1 tsp Salt
• ▢ 1 tsp Cumin Powder
• ▢ 1 tsp Black Pepper
• ▢ 150 g Lentils Red
• ▢ 3 Carrots Coarsely grated
• ▢ 1 litre Vegetable Stock

Instructions

• Heat the olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the chopped onion and cook for 4-5 minutes, until translucent.
• Add the tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened.
• Then add the garlic, salt, black pepper, and cumin powder. Cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
• Pour in the lentils, carrots and stock.
• Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
• Then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes, or until lentils have softened.
• Using a hand blender or a food processor, purée the soup and cook for a further 5 minutes.
• Taste and season with salt and pepper, if required.
• Serve whilst hot with a side of garlic bread.

Notes

Nutritional facts:

The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 224kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 11gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1614mgPotassium: 718mgFiber: 14gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 8709IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 4mg

Keyword Comfort Food, Food, Healthy, Lentils, Recipe, Vegan, Winter

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