Easy Red Lentil Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 cups chicken stock
• 1 pound red lentils
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.75 cup fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

1. Prepare all of your ingredients.
2. In a large saucepan, bring the chicken stock and red lentils to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for approximately 20 minutes.
3. While the lentils are simmering, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and cook until the onion becomes soft and translucent, about 3 minutes.
4. Stir the sautéed onion and garlic mixture into the simmering lentils. Season generously with ground cumin and cayenne pepper. Continue to simmer until the lentils are very tender, approximately 10 more minutes.
5. Using either a standing blender or an immersion blender, carefully puree the soup until it reaches a smooth consistency. Stir in fresh lemon juice and chopped cilantro for a vibrant finish.

Nutrition

• Calories: 276 kcal
• Fat Content: 7 g
• Fiber Content: 9 g
• Sugar Content: 3 g
• Sodium Content: 524 mg
• Protein Content: 17 g
• Cholesterol Content: 1 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 39 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g