Easy Lentil Soup
A warming, protein-packed soup ready in 25 minutes with just six pantry staples. Simmered until lentils are tender, finished with a squeeze of lemon for brightness.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 218
- Protein
- 14g
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup red lentils
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- ½ whole lemon (juiced)
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, ~5 minutes.
- 2
Add garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 3
Add lentils and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
- 4
Simmer uncovered until lentils break down and soup thickens, 15–18 minutes.
- 5
Stir in lemon juice. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- 6
Ladle into bowls and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (5-quart)
- wooden spoon
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- measuring cups
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