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Red lentil soup in a red Dutch oven
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Red Lentil Soup Recipe

Red Lentil Soup Recipe - quick and easy to make, loaded with Mediterranean flavors.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: red lentil soup
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 3 coves garlic
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 cup diced carrot
  • 1 1/2 cups red lentils
  • 1/3 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • dill or parsley for garnishing
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Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a pot.
  • Add onion and cook for 1-2 minutes. Next add garlic and carrot, cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • When the carrot has softened add the spices and tomato sauce.
  • Pick through lentils and quickly rinse under cold water, then add to the pot.
  • Add water and chicken or vegetable stock.Â
  • Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the lentils are fully cooked and the soup has thickened. Add more salt and cumin if needed.
  • Serve warm.

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Nutrition

Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 1099mg | Potassium: 540mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2190IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 3.8mg