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    Easy Red Lentil Soup

    This Easy Red Lentil Soup is hearty, wholesome, and ready in no time. Packed with tender lentils, savory veggies, and fragrant herbs, it’s a cozy, comforting bowl that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings

    Ingredients

    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 onion, diced
    • 1 cup carrots, diced
    • 1 cup celery, diced
    • 1 tsp kosher salt
    • 1/2 tsp pepper
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 tbsp tomato paste
    • 3 bay leaves
    • 1 tsp paprika
    • 1 1/2 cup red lentils
    • 1 1/2 quarts chicken bone broth
    • 14.5 oz can tomatoes, diced
    • 2 tbsp fresh oregano
    • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

    Instructions

    • Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil In a large pot over medium high heat. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery for 5-10 minutes or until softened and starting to brown slightly. Season with salt and pepper.
    • Add in garlic, bay leaves, and tomato paste and continue to cook for 1 minute.
    • Add in lentils, 1 quart of chicken bone broth, canned tomatoes, and oregano. Cover the pot with the lid and reduce the heat to medium. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
    • Remove the pot from the heat and add in remaining half quart of chicken bone broth. This will slow the cooking process and help keep the lentils from getting over cooked and mushy. Garnish with fresh parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper.

    Notes

    • Rinse Lentils. Give the red lentils a quick rinse under cold water to remove any dust or debris.
    • Watch the Lentils. Red lentils cook quickly and can get mushy if overcooked. Adding half the broth at the end slows the cooking process for perfect texture.
    • Use Veggie Broth. For a vegetarian option, use vegetable broth.
    • Optional Thickening. If you like a creamier texture, use an immersion blender to puree part of the soup, leaving some lentils whole for texture.

    Nutrition Information

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 258kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 15gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 1439mgPotassium: 841mgFiber: 17gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 4133IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 5mg