Premier Lentil Soup

Lentils are one of the oldest cultivated crops and have been eaten for thousands of years. They are a great source of plant-based protein and are packed with essential nutrients.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Premier Lentil Soup

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Red lentils
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 medium Carrot
• 2 medium Celery stalks
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Coriander
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 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 and sauté the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic until softened.
3. Add the lentils, vegetable broth, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, 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 tender.
5. Use an immersion blender to puree 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 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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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.