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Caramelized Onion Red Lentil Soup

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A hearty and flavorful soup combining sweet caramelized onions with nutritious red lentils, perfect for a cozy meal.

Ingredients

Olive Oil

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Onions

  • 3 large onions, thinly sliced

Garlic

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

Ground Cumin

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin

Smoked Paprika

  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Red Lentils

  • 1.5 cups red lentils, rinsed and drained

Vegetable Broth

  • 6 cups vegetable broth or water

Diced Tomatoes

  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes

Carrots

  • 2 diced carrots, diced

Salt

  • 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)

Black Pepper

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper (adjust to taste)

Lemon Juice

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Fresh Parsley or Cilantro

  • for garnish fresh parsley or cilantro (optional)

Instructions 

  • Add garlic, cumin, and paprika; cook 1–2 minutes.
  • Stir in carrots and cook 5 minutes.
  • Add lentils, broth, and tomatoes; bring to a boil, then simmer 20 minutes.
  • Blend for desired texture, then stir in salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Serve garnished.

Notes

For a creamier soup, blend more thoroughly. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Lentils