Red Lentil Soup (Quick & Easy)

Red Lentil Soup (Quick & Easy)

Red Lentil Soup is easy to throw together. It is a very cool soup on a chilly day. Meatless, hearty and quick to make because it is not necessary to soak the lentils the night before. Red lentils cook fast, becoming tender in 15-20 minutes.

Red Lentil Soup (Quick & Easy)

Red Lentil Soup (Quick & Easy)

This Feel-Good Red Lentil Soup is made in one pot with just few healthy ingredients. Hearty, warm, spicy and very delicious.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: easy, quick, red lentil
Servings: 4 people
Author: Myreille

Ingredients

  • 300 grams red lentils (1½ cups)
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1-2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
  • teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon Hungarian paprika powder (sweet)
  • 1 tablespoon sunflower (or canola) oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ crushed chilli
  • 1 can cherry tomatoes in tomato juice (or 4-5 tomatoes, chopped)

Instructions

  • Wash the red lentils.
  • In a medium saucepan heat the oil, add the onion and sauté until golden.
  • Add the red lentil and 2 liters water.
  • Add the salt, garlic, garam masala powder, paprika powder, turmeric powder and cruched chilli. Stir.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer until lentils are soft, about 20 minutes.
  • Add the cherry tomatoes with tomato juice. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Taste and add salt if necessary. Serve warm right away.

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