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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 ingredients to create a hearty and flavorful meal. It's a proven way to enjoy a nutritious and satisfying dish with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup Red lentils
  • 4 cups Vegetable broth
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 1 Carrot diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Cutting board and knife

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add chopped onion and diced carrot; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add red lentils and vegetable broth to the pot, bringing the mixture to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until lentils are tender and the soup has thickened.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a bay leaf during simmering or a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.