Lentil Soup
by Nabeela Kauser
Dive into a bowl of heart-warming lentil soup, a culinary delight with roots steeped in rich history. Ideal for those seeking a not-so-difficult cooking adventure that's packed full of flavour and nutrients.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Soup
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 4
Calories 224 kcal
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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.
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Calories: 224 kcal Carbohydrates: 37 g Protein: 11 g Fat: 4 g Saturated Fat: 1 g Sodium: 1614 mg Potassium: 718 mg Fibre: 14 g Sugar: 8 g Vitamin A: 8709 IU Vitamin C: 16 mg Calcium: 61 mg Iron: 4 mg
Keyword Comfort Food, Food, Healthy, Lentils, Recipe, Vegan, Winter