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Quick & Easy Red Lentil Soup
70% authentic · International
A simplified version of red lentil soup, perfect for a weeknight meal, focusing on speed and ease without compromising on flavor.
Ingredients
- Red Lentils1 cup
- Vegetable Broth5 cups
- Onion1/2 medium
- Garlic1 clove
- Olive Oil1 tablespoon
- Cumin1/2 teaspoon
- Saltto taste
- Black Pepperto taste
- Yogurt or Sour Creamfor garnish
- Fresh Parsleyfor garnish
Steps
- 1
Rinse the red lentils.
- 2
Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté onion until softened, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Add garlic and cumin, cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 5
Add rinsed lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes, or until lentils are very soft.
- 6
Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. If you don't have an immersion blender, let it cool slightly and blend in batches in a regular blender.
- 7
Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream and fresh parsley.
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