Chunky Thick Red Lentil Soup
Thick and Chunky Red Lentil Soup
Yield 8
Prep time
5 MinCook time
30 MinTotal time
35 MinThis spicy lentil soup is fast to make and very satisfying. The color is simply gorgeous!
Ingredients
- 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 can tomato paste (6 ounces)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 quart low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 pound red lentils
- 1 cup cubed carrots
- juice of 1 lemon
- parsley for garnish 1 sprig
Instructions
- Sauté the onion and garlic in the olive oil for about 3-5 minutes or until the onion starts to turn translucent.
- Add the tomato paste and seasonings. Stir. Then, add the broth, lentils, and carrots. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer and cover. Cook for 25 - 30 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
- Using a vertical blender, blend about half the soup so that part of it is creamy and thick while the rest is chunky. You can also put half of it in a food processor or blender.
- Bring back to the boil. Adjust the seasoning and add the lemon juice.
- Serve hot in bowls garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
252Fat
2 gSat. Fat
0 gCarbs
44 gFiber
20 gNet carbs
24 gSugar
6 gProtein
17 gSodium
91 mgCholesterol
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