Lentil Soup
A warm, nourishing soup built on red lentils, carrots, and onion with garlic and cumin. Ready in under 35 minutes with no special equipment.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 238
- Protein
- 14g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
Step 2
Add diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, 4–5 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in sliced carrots and cook without stirring for 2 minutes until they begin to caramelize slightly.
Step 4
Add minced garlic and cumin, stir constantly until fragrant, about 45 seconds.
Step 5
Pour in rinsed lentils and vegetable broth, stir once, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Step 6
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered until lentils break down and soup thickens, 18–20 minutes.
Step 7
Taste and adjust salt and black pepper. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (5-quart minimum)
- wooden spoon or stirring spoon
- knife and cutting board
- measuring cups and spoons
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