Tired of the same boring meals every week? Mix things up with The Best Lentil Soup That Is Easy To Make. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights because it can be made in 30 minutes. Plus it is loaded with tons of healthy and tasty ingredients that you already have in your pantry.
If you are looking for a simple yet comforting and hearty meal during the weeknights, then this easy lentil soup is just for you.
Why this red lentil soup recipe is the perfect healthy meal
A few years ago, I stumbled upon a similar red lentil soup recipe, and it’s become one of our go-to dinner options. Here’s why:
- Red Lentils cook in a very short amount of time and require no pre-soaking like other beans do.
- Lentils are low in calories, virtually fat free, but very filling because of their high fiber content. They also contain protein making them the main source of nutrients for this soup recipe.
- They have a velvety texture – perfect for purées and soups. You can blend lentils to soups or stews to make them creamy without the cream.
- I can make one batch during a busy weeknight, in one pot which makes cleanup super easy.
You’ll find the recipe below along with a quick how-to, a printable version of the recipe, and a list of some of my favorite online resources for quick {and healthy} meal ideas.
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Red Lentil Soup Recipe:
Ingredients
1 cup red lentils
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. minced ginger root
1 Tbsp. ground cumin
¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
1 15 oz. can of crushed tomatoes
4 cups vegetable stock
salt and pepper to taste
1 lemon
Directions
1. Rinse the lentils very well until the water runs clear.
2. Heat oil in a medium pot and sauté onions, garlic and ginger for 5 minutes until soft. Add a pinch of salt.
3. Add ground cumin and cayenne pepper and stir for another minute or so, until fragrant.
4. Add canned tomatoes, 3 slices of lemon and rinsed lentils, then add vegetable stock. Stir well.
5. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the lentils are soft. Squeeze in the rest of the lemon juice.
This soup recipe will make a big enough batch for four people. If you have a larger family, you can double the recipe.
If you are looking for a meatless, healthy and detoxifying recipe, then I highly recommend this one. Sometimes it’s nice to sit down and enjoy and hearty meal that you know the ingredients are wholesome.
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp. minced ginger root
- 1 Tbsp. ground cumin
- ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1 15 oz. can of crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon
- Rinse the lentils very well until the water runs clear.
- Heat oil in a medium pot and sauté onions, garlic and ginger for 5 minutes until soft. Add a pinch of salt.
- Add ground cumin and cayenne pepper and stir for another minute or so, until fragrant.
- Add canned tomatoes, 3 slices of lemon and rinsed lentils, then add vegetable stock. Stir well.
- Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the lentils are soft. Squeeze in the rest of the lemon juice.
If you liked this recipe you might also enjoy…
- Spinach and Wild Rice Casserole
- One Pot Chicken Orzo Soup
- Parmesan Garlic Butter Bucatini
- Easy Biscuit Pizza
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