Red Lentil Soup with Lemon

Name: Red Lentil Soup with Lemon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons (45ml) olive oil; 1 large (400g) white onion, chopped; 1 large (30g) carrot, chopped; 7 cloves (20g) of garlic, minced; 1 large (425g) Russet potato, chopped; 2 tablespoons (35g) tomato paste; 1 tablespoon (20g) Turkish pepper paste (or sub with more tomato paste); 1 cup (200g) split red lentils; 1 teaspoon (6g) table salt (double volume if using Kosher salt); pinch of black pepper; optional: 1 teaspoon Aleppo chile flakes; 6 ½ cups (1500 ml) water at room temperature; a squeeze of lemon juice; 1 teaspoon dried mint; 1 tablespoon unsweetened plant yogurt

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:30min

Here's our family recipe for red lentil soup with lemon. Ready in under 45 minutes! This hearty classic is full of protein thanks to red lentils. Naturally vegan and gluten-free, lentil soup is perfect for cozy days.

Updated at: Wed, 26 Mar 2025 07:08:02 GMT