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Red lentil soup in a bowl with a spoon, serving with cream and chopped greens for garnish.
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Red Lentil Soup with Vegetables

The rich, cozy Red Lentil Soup with Vegetables is a healthy, hearty soup that will keep you filled and satisfied.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 5
Calories: 205kcal
Author: Marina Rizhkov

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 2 salks celery, chopped
  • 15 oz organic chopped tomatoes, 1 can
  • 6 cups chicken broth, or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • ¼ tsp chili flakes
  • ½ tsp curry powder
  • 1 Tbsp parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  • Mince the onion and garlic. Chop the carrots and celery stalks.
    Minced onion and garlic.
  • In a large soup pot, heat olive oil and add the onion. Cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, until soft and lightly golden.
    1 Tbsp olive oil, 1 medium yellow onion,
    Sautéed onion in a cast iron pot.
  • Add chopped carrots and celery, along with minced garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes on medium heat. Stir occasionally.
    2 medium carrots,, 2 salks celery,, 2 cloves garlic,
    Same pot at onion carrot and celery are added.
  • Add lentils, curry powder, chili flakes, chopped tomatoes, and chicken broth into the large pot. Stir and bring to a simmer. 
    15 oz organic chopped tomatoes,, 1 cup red lentils, ¼ tsp chili flakes, ½ tsp curry powder, 6 cups chicken broth,
    Canned tomatoes, spices and broth are added to the vegetables.
  • Cook on medium-low for 30-40 min, until lentils are cooked and tender.
    Red lentil soup cooking.
  • At the end of cooking, puree 1 cup of soup in an immersion blender and transfer back to the large soup pot. Mix to combine. 
    one cup of lentil soup blended separately.
  • Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
    Season the red lentil soup with salt and black pepper.
  • Turn off the heat and serve with chopped fresh parsley. Enjoy your hot bowl of soup!
    1 Tbsp parsley,
    Ladling soup from a large black pot.

Notes

  • Pureeing a cup of soup is to give it a more creamy and thicker soup.
  • Salt and pepper to your taste at the end. 
  • Garnish with fresh parsley, dill or cilantro. 
  • Add a teaspoon of sour cream when serving (optional)

Nutrition

Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 1190mg | Potassium: 680mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4297IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 4mg