Description
A comforting Spicy Red Lentil Soup that combines flavorful spices and fresh ingredients for a nutritious bowl of goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups vegetable broth or water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat, allowing it to shimmer.
- Add the chopped onion and carrot, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, coriander, and cayenne pepper. Cook for another minute until fragrant, letting the spices bloom.
- Add the red lentils along with the vegetable broth (or water). Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for about 20 minutes or until lentils are tender and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting to your preference.
- If desired, stir in lemon juice for added brightness, balancing the flavors beautifully.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Adjust the cayenne pepper to your taste for desired spiciness. Pair with crusty bread for a wholesome meal.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg