Spiced Red Lentil Soup

This spiced lentil soup will warm and fill us up. It is most suitable for cold weather.

Details

  • Preparation Time: 7 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 37 minutes
  • Difficulty: 1
  • Spiciness: 0
  • Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1.5 spoons Oil, vegetable oil, canola

  • 1 piece Onion, raw

  • 2 pod Garlic, fresh

  • 1 teaspoon Spices, cumin, seeds

  • 1 teaspoon Spices, coriander - dried leaves

  • 1 teaspoon Chili peppers, red chili, dried

  • 3 spoons Tomato, concentrate

  • 125 g Lentils, raw

  • 350 g Carrot, fresh

  • 1 l Soup base, chicken, cube

  • 0.5 teaspoons Salt, table

  • 1 pinch Spices, pepper, black

  • 3 twigs Parsley, fresh

  • 4 teaspoon Yogurt, plain, from whole milk

Steps

  1. Thoroughly rinse the lentils under cold water and drain well. Wash the carrots, peel them, and slice them into rounds. Wash and dry the parsley. Peel the onion and garlic, and finely chop them.

  2. Place a pot on the stove and heat the oil. Add the onion and sauté until softened. Stir in the cumin, coriander, garam masala, tomato paste, garlic, and about 4 tablespoons of broth base. Mix the ingredients well and cook for about 2 minutes over medium heat.

  3. Then add the lentils and carrots, quickly stir everything together, and pour in the remaining broth base. Wait for the liquid to come to a boil, then reduce the heat and cover the pot. Simmer covered for about half an hour, until the lentils are soft and the soup thickens.

  4. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Pour it into warmed soup bowls and garnish with a spoonful of yogurt and parsley leaves.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 123.87 kcal
  • Fat: 2.27 g
    • Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18.8 g
    • Sugars: 4 g
  • Protein: 5.07 g
  • Fiber: 6.53 g