Red lentil soup is everything that you want a soup to be. It’s hearty and flavourful. With a create base of flavours that is slow cooked to release all the deliciousness possible. Red Lentil soup also comes together soup quickly, in 40 mins you can have a steaming bowl ready to go!
Lentils are a great source of protein and fibre. Along side all the fresh chopped veggies this is a soup that won’t just sit in your stomach but will leave you feeling energized and warm. Its perfect for any weeknight along side a piece of fresh bread.
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Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 3 carrots, peeled
- 3 celery stalks
- 1 russet potato, peeled
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin or curry powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: pinch of cayenne, chili powder and/or coriander seed
- 4 cups vegetable stock, broth or chicken broth (1 box)
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1/2 large lemon (lemon zest and juice)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
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Tips & Tricks:
- Broth: Both Vegetable and chicken broth will work great in this recipe. If you are trying to keep the meal vegan though be sure to use veggie!
- Food Processor: A food processor of any shape and size will make this recipe significantly easier. If you don’t have one thats totally okay. Simple dice your veggies by hand.
- Storage: Store the finished soup in your fridge for up to 5 days. The soup will thicken up over time as it cools. Both lentils and potatoes have starch that will act as a thickening agent. Alternatively you can freeze the soup for up to 3 months.
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Lentils are a good source of soluble fiber, protein, folate, and other minerals and vitamins. The carrots, onions, celery and potato add even more nutrition.