Description
Spiced Red Lentil Soup is the ultimate comfort food, offering a delightful blend of tender red lentils and aromatic spices simmered to perfection. This creamy, nutrient-rich soup is not only easy to prepare but also incredibly satisfying, making it ideal for chilly evenings or busy weeknights. With its vibrant color and rich flavors, this dish will warm your heart and tantalize your taste buds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp coriander
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add carrots and garlic; cook for another minute.
- Stir in cumin and coriander; cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add red lentils and vegetable broth, bringing to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or transfer it carefully to a regular blender.
- Stir in coconut milk and simmer gently for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add lemon juice before serving and enjoy hot with crusty bread or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - Customize by adding different vegetables or spices according to your taste. - Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for up to five days or freeze for up to three months.