Fiona’s Lentil Soup

Lentils are a great source of plant-based protein and are packed with fiber, making them a nutritious addition to any meal.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Fiona’s Lentil Soup

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: International Courses: Lunch, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Red lentils
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 medium Carrots
• 2 medium Celery stalks
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 cup Water
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Rinse the lentils under cold water.
2. In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat and sauté the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until they start to soften.
3. Add the lentils, vegetable broth, water, cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
4. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 30 minutes or until the lentils are cooked through.
5. Use an immersion blender or a regular blender to blend the soup until smooth.
6. Stir in the lemon juice and fresh cilantro.
7. Let the soup rest for 10 minutes before serving.
8. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4g7%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 4g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.