Hearty and Creamy Meatless Red Lentil Soup

Lean, light, but nutritious — even children will like it! Meatless red lentil soup is a simple and delicious lunch for dieters and the whole family. Lentils add heartiness and creaminess to the soup. It is good even without meat, but if desired, it can be cooked in any broth.
cook time: 30 min
Ruby Colston
Hearty and Creamy Meatless Red Lentil Soup

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

58
Calories
10g
Carbs
3g
Protein

Ingredients (5 portions)

Basic:

Salt to taste
Ground black pepper to taste
Water 1 l
Potato 3 pc
Carrot 1 pc
Lentils 180 g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make meatless red lentil soup? We will need: water; lentils (I used red, but you can also use green); potato; carrot; ground black pepper and salt.

Step 2

Step 2
Rinse the lentils thoroughly until the water is completely clear and soak in water for 2 hours. After soaking, rinse the lentils several more times until the water is clear.

Step 3

Step 3
Transfer the lentils to the pan in which the soup will be cooked. Fill with water. Place on the fire and bring to a boil. Cook for about 20 minutes over medium heat.

Step 4

Step 4
Peel the potatoes and cut into small cubes.

Step 5

Step 5
Peel the carrots and grate on a coarse grater.

Step 6

Step 6
Add potatoes and carrots to the pan. Cook the soup for about 20 minutes until the vegetables are cooked through.

Step 7

Step 7
5 minutes before the end of cooking, add salt and pepper to the soup. After the cooking time has passed, remove the pan from the heat, cover with a lid and leave for 10 minutes.

Step 8

Step 8
Pour the soup into bowls and serve. Bon appetit!

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