Description
Garlic & Red Lentil Soup is a soul-warming dish that combines the robust flavors of garlic with the creamy texture of red lentils. This nourishing soup is perfect for chilly evenings or as a hearty meal any time of year. With its simple preparation and delightful taste, it’s sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup red lentils (rinsed)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 large carrot (diced)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saut? chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Add diced carrots and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Stir in the rinsed red lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for about 20 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Season with ground cumin, salt, and pepper during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or by transferring batches to a regular blender.
- Finish with fresh lemon juice before serving. Enjoy hot!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg