Red Lentil Soup


A hearty and nutritious red lentil and vegetable soup, perfect for a light and warming meal.

Cooking Info

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 55 mins

Servings: 4

Nutrition Information

Calories: 217

Protein: 13g

Carbs: 30g

Fat: 5g

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Ingredients

1 tbsp. olive oil

2 onions, chopped

2 carrots, chopped

2 sticks celery, chopped

1 tbsp. tomato puree

230g (1 ΒΌ cup) red lentils, rinsed

1.2 L (1.5 quart) vegetable stock

Black pepper, about 20 grinds

Method


  1. Heat oil in a large pan on medium heat. Add the vegetables and cook for 10 minutes until they are softened.
  2. Stir in tomato puree and lentils and pour in the stock. Season generously with black pepper and bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat, cover the pan and simmer for 45 minutes until the lentils have completely broken down.