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Hearty Red Lentil Soup Recipe

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This Hearty Red Lentil Soup is a comforting, nutritious dish packed with red lentils, fresh vegetables, and warming spices. Perfect for a wholesome meal, this soup is simmered to tender perfection, delivering rich flavors in every spoonful.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

  • 2 large onions, finely chopped
  • 4 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 large celery stalks, diced
  • 5 large carrots, diced

Spices

  • 2 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Other Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil, for frying
  • 3 cups red lentils, dry and rinsed
  • 9 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • 14 ounces can diced tomatoes, low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Sauté Onions and Garlic: Preheat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and swirl in the oil to coat the base. Add the finely chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing them for about 3 minutes while stirring occasionally until softened and fragrant.
  2. Add and Cook Vegetables: Incorporate the diced celery and carrots into the pot. Continue to sauté for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the vegetables to soften and release their flavors.
  3. Toast Spices: Sprinkle in the ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and red pepper flakes. Stir continuously for about 30 seconds to toast the spices and bring out their aroma.
  4. Add Lentils, Broth, and Tomatoes: Add the rinsed red lentils, vegetable broth, and canned diced tomatoes to the pot. Stir the mixture well, then bring it to a boil. Once boiling, cover the pot and reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook for 20 minutes until the lentils and vegetables are tender.
  5. Finish and Serve: Remove the lid, stir in fresh parsley or cilantro for a burst of freshness, and serve the soup hot for a warming, nutritious meal.

Notes

  • Storage: Refrigerate the soup in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • Freezing: Fully cook the soup, cool completely, then freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw on the stovetop over low heat, covered.

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