Red Lentil Soup

A simple and hearty red lentil soup.

Details

  • Preparation Time: 10 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 35 minutes
  • Difficulty: 2
  • Spiciness: 0
  • Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 spoon Oil, olive

  • 1 piece Onion, raw

  • 2 piece Carrot, fresh

  • 1 pod Garlic, fresh

  • 1 spoon Spices, mustard seeds, ground

  • 3 pieces Tomato, red

  • 100 g Lentils, raw

  • 1.2 l Soup base, chicken, cube

  • 2 twigs Parsley, fresh

  • 0.5 piece Lemon, fresh, without shell

  • 1 pinch Salt, table

  • 1 pinch Spices, pepper, black

Steps

  1. Peel and finely chop the garlic and onion. Peel or scrub the carrot and grate it finely.

  2. Heat a little oil in a pot and sauté the onion, garlic, and carrot over moderate heat for about three to four minutes.

  3. Add mustard seeds and sauté for a few more minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, which have been thoroughly washed and roughly chopped. Add the lentils, mix everything well, and pour in the vegetable stock.

  4. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer slowly for 30 minutes until the lentils are tender.

  5. Finally, squeeze half a lemon and add the lemon juice to the soup. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Wash the parsley, shake it dry, and chop it roughly. Serve the soup in warmed bowls, sprinkled with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 86.88 kcal
  • Fat: 1.56 g
    • Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12.6 g
    • Sugars: 2.21 g
  • Protein: 3.64 g
  • Fiber: 4.68 g