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A bowl of warm, rich lentil soup garnished with herbs.

Proven way to grow with 6 Lentil Soup ingredients.

This simple lentil soup recipe uses just 6 key ingredients to create a hearty and flavorful meal. It's a perfect dish for a quick and nutritious dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 carrot diced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 14.5 oz canned crushed tomatoes

Equipment

  • large pot
  • cutting board and knife

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Rinse the lentils thoroughly under cold water; set aside.
  2. In a large pot, sauté the chopped onion and diced carrot in a bit of oil over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the rinsed red lentils, vegetable broth, and crushed tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
  4. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh herbs.

Notes

For added flavor, you can include a bay leaf during simmering and remove it before serving. Adjust the consistency by adding more broth if desired.