Summery Lentil Soup and Grilled Garlic Bread

Lentils are a great source of plant-based protein and are rich in fiber. They are also known to improve heart health and aid in digestion.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Summery Lentil Soup and Grilled Garlic Bread

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Red lentils
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 medium Carrot
• 2 medium Celery stalks
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 4 cups Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 loaf Baguette
• 4 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Rinse the lentils under cold water and set aside.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrot, celery, and minced garlic. Cook until vegetables are tender.
3. Stir in tomato paste, cumin, and coriander. Cook for another minute.
4. Add lentils and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
5. Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, blend the soup until smooth.
6. Stir in lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
7. For the grilled garlic bread, preheat the grill or oven to medium-high heat. Slice the baguette into diagonal pieces. Rub each slice with a clove of garlic and drizzle with olive oil.
8. Grill or bake the bread slices until golden and crispy.
9. Serve the lentil soup hot with grilled garlic bread on the side. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 5g

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.