Lentil Soup

Name: Lentil Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 cup lentils (red or brown); 1 onion, chopped; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 6 cups vegetable broth or water; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 bay leaf; 2 teaspoons salt (to taste); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; Optional: chopped parsley or cilantro for garnish

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A hearty and nutritious soup made with lentils and aromatic spices, perfect for a cozy meal.

Lentil Soup

Author: Taste Spread Cooking Method: Boiling, Sautéed Cuisine: Indian Courses: Dinner Recipe Keys: Dinner L Lentil Soup S Soup

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Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 30 mins Total Time 40 mins Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 1 Calories: 200 Best Season: All Year

Ingredients

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1 cup lentils (red or brown)

1 medium onion, chopped

2 medium carrots, diced

2 celery stalks, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp olive oil

6 cup vegetable broth or water

1 tsp cumin powder

1 tsp turmeric

1 bay leaf

2 tsp salt (to taste)

¹⁄₂ tsp black pepper

Optional: chopped parsley or cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Rinse the lentils thoroughly under cold water.

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Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic, and sauté until soft (about 5 minutes).

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Stir in cumin, turmeric, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute.

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Add lentils, vegetable broth, and bay leaf to the pot. Bring to a boil.

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Reduce heat to low, cover, and let the soup simmer for 20–25 minutes, or until lentils are tender.

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Remove the bay leaf, adjust salt, and serve hot. Garnish with parsley or cilantro if desired.

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