Red Lentil Soup

Red lentils are a great source of plant-based protein and are rich in fiber, making them a nutritious addition to your diet.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 14.

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Red Lentil Soup

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

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Red lentils
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Carrot
• 2 stalk Celery stalks
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Rinse the red lentils under cold water.
2. In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat and sauté the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic until softened.
3. Add the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, tomato paste, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
5. Remove the pot from the heat and let the soup rest for 5 minutes.
6. Use an immersion blender or a regular blender to blend the soup until smooth.
7. Stir in the lemon juice and adjust the seasoning if needed.
8. Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

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.