DINNER IN 35 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
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Step 1
Heat the oil and soften the onion and carrots for five minutes.
DINNER IN 35 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
SOUP · LUNCH
Red Lentil Tomato Soup
Hearty red lentil and tomato soup with smoked paprika and cumin. A cheap, filling 35-minute vegetarian lunch for 4.
Total time35 min
YieldServes 4
DietVegetarian
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DifficultyEasy
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4 steps · about 35 minutes total
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Step 2
Add the garlic, cumin and paprika and cook for one minute.
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Step 3
Add the lentils, tomatoes and stock. Simmer for 20 minutes until the lentils are soft.
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Step 4
Blend until smooth or leave chunky. Season and add a squeeze of lemon.
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Red lentils need no soaking and thicken the soup as they cook.
Add more stock to thin the soup when reheating.
Top with yogurt and fresh herbs.
Good to know
No. Just rinse them and add them to the pot.
Yes, as long as your stock is vegetable stock.
Up to four days in the fridge, or three months in the freezer.
About this recipe
Red lentil and tomato soup is cheap, filling and quick: red lentils cook in about 20 minutes and thicken the soup without cream. Smoked paprika and cumin add warmth.
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