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Easy Red Lentil Soup
This Easy Red Lentil Soup is hearty, wholesome, and ready in no time. Packed with tender lentils, savory veggies, and fragrant herbs, it’s a cozy, comforting bowl that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 35 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 25 min👤 Kelley Simmons📖 chefsavvy
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pot
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil In a large pot over medium high heat. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery for ⏱️ 5-10 minutes or until softened and starting to brown slightly. Season with salt and pepper.
olive oil2 tbsponion, diced1carrots, diced1 cupcelery, diced1 cup
2
Add in garlic, bay leaves, and tomato paste and continue to cook for ⏱️ 1 minute.
garlic, minced4 clovesbay leaves3tomato paste2 tbsp
3
Add in lentils, 1 quart of chicken bone broth, canned tomatoes, and oregano. Cover the pot with the lid and reduce the heat to medium. Let simmer for ⏱️ 10 minutes.
fresh oregano2 tbsp
4
Remove the pot from the heat and add in remaining half quart of chicken bone broth. This will slow the cooking process and help keep the lentils from getting over cooked and mushy. Garnish with fresh parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper.
fresh parsley, chopped2 tbsp
Nutrition Facts
calories
258 kcal
fat Content
6 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
17 g
sugar Content
6 g
sodium Content
1439 mg
protein Content
15 g
cholesterol Content
5 mg
carbohydrate Content
38 g
saturated Fat Content
1 g
unsaturated Fat Content
5 g
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