Quick & Easy Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Quick & Easy Lentil Soup Recipe
Total time: 40 mins
Ingredients: 2 (32 ounce) containers chicken broth; 2 cups dry lentils; 1 medium onion, diced; 0.25 cup tomato paste; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon ground cumin

Growing up, my mom frequently prepared this tomato lentil soup, and I carried on the tradition during my college years. As a busy college student, time for cooking (and eating!) was scarce. This soup is not only quick and easy to prepare but also incredibly nutritious. While its color might be a bit muted, enhancing it with a garnish of fresh parsley or chives and a lemon slice can make it more visually appealing!

Total time40 mins
Prep time5 mins
Cook time35 mins
Yield8

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Ingredients

2 (32 ounce) containers chicken broth
2 cups dry lentils
1 medium onion, diced
0.25 cup tomato paste
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin

Instructions

In a large saucepan, bring chicken broth, lentils, onion, tomato paste, garlic, and cumin to a boil over medium heat. Then, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer until the lentils are tender, approximately 30 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 156 kcal
Fat Content: 1 g
Fiber Content: 10 g
Sugar Content: 4 g
Sodium Content: 69 mg
Protein Content: 12 g
Carbohydrate Content: 28 g
Saturated Fat Content: 0 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g