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Red Lentil Soup

Red Lentil Soup

Cost $10, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 30 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Liquid Base

    • 6 cups chicken stock

  • Dry Base

    • 1 pound red lentils

  • Aromatics & Oils

    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 🧅 1 large onion, chopped
    • 🧄 1 tablespoon minced garlic

  • Spices & Flavoring

    • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
    • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • Fresh Ingredients

    • 🍋 ¾ cup fresh lemon juice
    • ½ cup chopped cilantro

STEPS

1

Gather the ingredients.

2

Bring chicken stock and lentils to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.

3

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic; cook until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 3 minutes.

4

Stir onion mixture into lentils; season with cumin and cayenne. Continue simmering until lentils are tender, about 10 minutes.

5

Puree soup in a standing blender or with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in lemon juice and cilantro.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

276

Calories

  • 17
    Protein
  • 39
    Carbs
  • 7
    Fats

💡 For a vegan option, replace chicken stock with vegetable stock.Adjust cayenne pepper to taste if you prefer less heat.Serve with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.