“Quick Low-Fat Lentil Soup – Ready in 30 Minutes
🍲 Quick Low-Fat Lentil Soup Recipe
A healthy, hearty, and easy-to-make soup packed with plant-based protein and fiber. Ready in under 30 minutes — perfect for a comforting yet light meal!
🍽 Ingredients (Serves 2–3):
- ½ cup red lentils (rinsed well)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 tsp olive oil or water (for sautéing)
- 1½ cups vegetable broth (or water)
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp turmeric (for color and anti-inflammatory benefits)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of ½ lemon (optional, for brightness)
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish (optional)
🍳 Instructions:
1. Sauté the Aromatics
- In a medium pot, heat olive oil or water over medium heat.
- Add onions, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
2. Add Lentils & Liquids
- Stir in rinsed lentils, vegetable broth (or water), cumin, and turmeric.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 15–20 minutes. Stir occasionally.
3. Season & Serve
- Season with salt and pepper.
- For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
💡 Tip: For a smoother texture, blend part of the soup using an immersion blender or regular blender.
✅ Tips:
- Make it vegan by using water instead of oil for sautéing (water-sauté method).
- Add spinach or kale near the end for more greens.
- Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for later use.
