Red Lentil Soup
This easy vegetarian lentil soup is perfect for busy weeknights.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 carrots chopped
- 2 ribs celery chopped
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 1/2 cup dried red lentils
- Juice of ½ lemon plus more to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat a large saucepan or soup pot over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the carrots, celery, and onion and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds, stirring, until fragrant.2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 carrots, 2 ribs celery, 1/2 onion, 1 clove garlic
- Mix together the paprika, salt, and pepper, and sprinkle it over the vegetables. Add the tomato paste. Stir well to coat the vegetables in the spices and paste.1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- Pour in the vegetable stock and lentils, stir, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and cover. Let simmer for 15-20 minutes, until lentils are tender.4 cups vegetable stock, 1/2 cup dried red lentils
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Serve garnished with chopped parsley and lemon wedges on the side.Juice of ½ lemon, Chopped fresh parsley
