Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened.
- Add garlic, cumin, and turmeric. Stir for 1 minute.
- Add lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Blend for a smoother texture if desired.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze for longer storage.
- Adjust spices to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Red Lentil Soup