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Red Lentil Soup with Lemon

A golden, cumin-spiced red lentil and carrot soup brightened with a squeeze of lemon.

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Red Lentil Soup with LemonRed Lentil Soup with Lemon

$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. 1

    Heat the oil in a saucepan and cook the chopped onion and diced carrot for 6 minutes.

  2. 2

    Stir in the cumin for 30 seconds.

  3. 3

    Add the rinsed lentils, crumbled stock cube and 2 cups water and simmer for 20 minutes until the lentils collapse.

  4. 4

    Mash or whisk until thick and creamy, season and finish with the lemon juice.

  5. 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.

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