EasyVeganSoups
Spiced Red Lentil Soup
40 min
4.8 (156 reviews)
By Priya Sharma
VeganSoupWarmingBudget-friendly
Warming, earthy, and deeply nourishing. A bowl of this on a cold evening is pure comfort.
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 250g red lentils, rinsed
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 400g tin of chopped tomatoes
- 1 litre vegetable stock
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Fresh coriander to serve
Method
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 8 minutes until soft and golden.
- 2
Add the garlic and all the spices. Cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring, until fragrant.
- 3
Add the lentils, tomatoes, and stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes until the lentils are completely soft.
- 4
Use a stick blender to partially blend the soup — leave some texture.
- 5
Stir in the lemon juice and season to taste. Add more stock if needed to reach your preferred consistency.
- 6
Serve topped with fresh coriander and a drizzle of olive oil.
