Description
A cozy Spiced Lentil Soup that’s wholesome and protein-rich, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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- 60 ml olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 leek, sliced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp chilli powder
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1.2 l vegetable broth
- 200 g red lentils, rinsed
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp pepper
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a big pot over medium heat. Add onion, leek, and carrots, sauté them for 8–10 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, paprika, chilli powder, turmeric, and thyme. Let the spices bloom for about a minute.
- Pour in vegetable broth, add lentils, salt, pepper, and bay leaves. Let everything simmer for roughly 15 minutes.
- Scoop out about 2 cups of the soup into a small bowl and blend until smooth.
- Return the purée to the pot, stir gently, and serve warm, ideally with crusty bread for dunking.
Notes
Boost flavor with a squeeze of lemon. Adjust texture with extra broth if too thick, or blend more for a creamier feel. Freeze in individual portions for grab-and-go lunches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 332
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg