Lentil Soup Recipe
This Lentil Soup recipe saves my mood faster than retail therapy on a bad day.
I stir the pot like I’m mixing drama out of my life.
The warm flavors comfort me so well that even my inner critic takes a nap.
Lentil Soup Recipe
A cozy vegan lentil soup made with simple ingredients, hearty texture, and soothing flavor perfect for lazy days and hungry moods.
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 carrot diced
- 1 tomato chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 3 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped coriander
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pot.
- Add onion.
- Stir two minutes.
- Add carrot.
- Add tomato.
- Cook three minutes.
- Add garlic.
- Add turmeric.
- Add cumin.
- Mix gently.
- Add lentils.
- Add water or broth.
- Add salt.
- Add pepper.
- Stir well.
- Cover pot.
- Cook twenty minutes.
- Open lid.
- Add lemon juice.
- Add coriander.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
Calories: 190Total Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 7g
Protein: 10g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
Iron: 10%Folate: 8%
Vitamin A: 6%
Potassium: 7%
Magnesium: 5%
Additional Notes / Tips
- Add extra lemon for brightness.
- Blend half the soup for a creamier texture.
- A pinch of chili flakes boosts flavor beautifully.
