Lentil Tomato Soup Recipe (Vegan) 2023

Tomato and lentil soup - Made with tomatoes, lentils, and spices

Tomato and lentil soup is a delicious and nutritious soup that's perfect for a comforting meal. Here's a simple recipe that you can try at home:

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed and drained
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté until the onions are translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add the ground cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper to the pot and stir well.
4. Add the crushed tomatoes, dried lentils, and vegetable broth to the pot and stir well.
5. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 25-30 minutes, until the lentils are tender and cooked through.
6. Remove the soup from the heat and let it cool slightly.
7. Use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth.
8. Pour the soup back into the pot and reheat it over medium heat.
9. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if needed.
10. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley or cilantro.

Enjoy your delicious and healthy tomato and lentil soup!

Let me know in the comment box if you have any questions or suggestions.

Tomato and lentil soup Nutrition information

Based on the above ingredients, here's the approximate nutrition information for the entire recipe:

• Total calories: 1080
• Total fat: 28g
• Saturated fat: 4g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 2460mg
• Total carbohydrates: 161g
• Dietary fiber: 49g
• Sugars: 16g
• Protein: 51g