$1.24 a serving · 30 min
- Under 30 min
- One pan
- Makes leftovers
- Vegan
- Dairy-free
- Nut-free
- PCOS-friendly
- Heart-healthy
- Anti-inflammatory
- Thyroid-friendly
- Healthy
- Comfort food
- Beans & lentils
Cost is the ingredients you actually use. About $4.96 if you cook for four.
- Calories
- 410 kcal
- Protein
- 20g
- Carbs
- 68g
- Fat
- 8g
Ingredients
For one serving, in kitchen measures, grouped the way the store is laid out.
Produce
- Carrots1 medium
- Onions½ medium
- Lemons¼
Bakery
- Bread1 slice
Pantry
- Dried red lentils⅓ cup
- Bouillon cubes1 cube
- Olive oil1 tsp
Spices
- Ground cumin⅓ tsp
How to cook it
- 1
Heat the oil in a saucepan and cook the chopped onion and diced carrot for 6 minutes.
- 2
Stir in the cumin for 30 seconds.
- 3
Add the rinsed lentils, crumbled stock cube and 2 cups water and simmer for 20 minutes until the lentils collapse.
- 4
Mash or whisk until thick and creamy, season and finish with the lemon juice.
- 5
Serve with the bread, toasted, for dunking.
People also ask
- What to serve with Red Lentil Soup with Lemon?
- Teriyaki Chicken Quinoa Bowl, Greek Chicken Couscous Bowl, or Chicken Burrito Bowl. Those sit in the same style as Red Lentil Soup with Lemon and keep the grocery list from exploding.
- Can you meal prep Red Lentil Soup with Lemon?
- Yes. Red Lentil Soup with Lemon holds for 3–4 days in the fridge. Cook a double batch and lunch is already done. beans and the sides reheat without falling apart.
- How long does Red Lentil Soup with Lemon last in the fridge?
- 3–4 days sealed. Freeze leftover portions for up to a month if you made a big batch.
- Is Red Lentil Soup with Lemon vegan?
- Yes. Red Lentil Soup with Lemon is vegan.
- Is Red Lentil Soup with Lemon vegetarian?
- Yes. Red Lentil Soup with Lemon is vegetarian.
If this meal goes well

Teriyaki Chicken Quinoa Bowl
Sticky teriyaki chicken over fluffy quinoa with steamed broccoli, carrot and sesame.
- Under 30 min
- One pan
- Makes leftovers
$2.98 / serving · 25 min

Greek Chicken Couscous Bowl
Rotisserie chicken over lemony couscous with cucumber, tomatoes, feta and cool tzatziki.
- Under 30 min
- One pan
- Nut-free
$4.23 / serving · 10 min

Chicken Burrito Bowl
Cumin chicken on rice with black beans, sweet corn, salsa, crisp lettuce and avocado.
- Under 30 min
- Gluten-free
- Dairy-free
$3.87 / serving · 20 min

Seared Salmon Poke Bowl
Crisp-edged salmon over sushi-style rice with edamame, cucumber, avocado and soy.
- Under 30 min
- One pan
- Dairy-free
$4.26 / serving · 25 min
