Red Lentil Soup Recipe (Quick & Easy) 2023

Red lentil soup - made with red lentils, onions, and spices

Red lentil soup is a popular soup made with red lentils, onions, and spices. Here's a simple recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup red lentils
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika powder
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• 4 cups water or vegetable broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

1. Rinse the red lentils and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a pot and add the chopped onions. Cook until onions are soft and translucent.
3. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
4. Add cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, paprika powder, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir well.
5. Add the red lentils and stir well to coat them with the spices.
6. Add water or vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the lentils are soft and cooked through.
8. Use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth.
9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
10. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.

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Red Lentil Soup Nutrition information

Based on the given ingredients, here is the approximate nutrition information for the red lentil soup recipe:

Servings: 4

• Calories per serving: 250
• Total fat: 7g
• Saturated fat: 1g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 320mg
• Total carbohydrates: 33g
• Dietary fiber: 16g
• Sugar: 3g
• Protein: 14g