Red Lentil Soup
A delicious and hearty soup made with red lentils.
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat some olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery and sauté until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the red lentils and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, until the lentils are cooked through.
- Stir in the cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy. If you don't have an immersion blender, let the soup cool slightly and then blend in batches in a regular blender.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 2gFiber: 15g
