Huey's Red Lentil Soup

Warm your soul with Huey’s Red Lentil Soup, a hearty and flavorful dish that’s perfect for cozy dinners or meal prepping. Packed with protein-rich red lentils, aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika, and a trio of sautéed vegetables, this soup offers a deliciously balanced blend of nutrition and flavor. A hint of lemon juice brightens each bite, while fresh parsley or cilantro adds a vibrant finish. Whether you prefer it blended smooth or left delightfully chunky, this one-pot wonder comes together in just 50 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights. Serve it with crusty bread or a dollop of yogurt for a complete, comforting meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup red lentils
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 1 medium, diced carrot
• 1 medium, diced celery stalk
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 6 cups vegetable stock
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
• 1 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by rinsing the red lentils thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear. Set aside to drain.

Step 2

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, coriander, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the tomato paste to the pot, stirring well to coat the vegetables and spices.

Step 6

Pour in the vegetable stock and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 7

Add the rinsed red lentils to the pot. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and let cook for about 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and the soup has thickened.

Step 8

Stir in the lemon juice, fresh parsley or cilantro, salt, and black pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste.

Step 9

For a smoother consistency, use an immersion blender to blend part or all of the soup, or leave it chunky if preferred.

Step 10

Serve the soup hot, garnished with additional fresh herbs, a drizzle of olive oil, or a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1922.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1150.3

Total Fat 42.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5824.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 156.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.3g	0%
Total Sugars 36.9g
Protein 47.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 372.1mg	0%
Iron 18.0mg	0%
Potassium 4202.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.1%

Protein: 15.8%

Carbs: 52.2%