Lentil Soup
This easy Middle Eastern soup is ready in about 35 minutes and makes 4 servings. The main ingredients are red lentils, onion and carrots. The cooking is mostly simmering and blending. It is vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free. It is on the lighter side, at about 280 calories and 18 g of protein per serving.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 280 kcal
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 300 gred lentils
- 1onion
- 2carrots
- 2 tspcumin
- 1lemon
Instructions
- Dice the onion and peel and chop the carrots. Rinse the red lentils under cold water.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute the onion and carrots for 5 minutes. Add the cumin and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the red lentils and 1 liter of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until the lentils are completely soft and starting to break down.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender. Season with salt, pepper, and a generous squeeze of lemon juice. Serve hot.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 280 kcal
- Protein
- 18 g
- Fat
- 6 g
- Carbs
- 40 g
Approximate values for one serving.
About this recipe
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Dish type: Soup
- Diet: vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free
- In cookbook: 5 Ingredients or Less
