Lentil Soup with Lemon

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This lentil soup with lemon is made with chicken broth, carrot, onion, some spices, and a splash of lemon juice. It's delicious!

Submitted by Jodi

Updated on March 31, 2024

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 5 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
1 (32 ounce) carton chicken broth
1 cup red lentils
1 large carrot, diced
2 tablespoons lemon juice, or to taste
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
1 pinch chili powder

Directions

Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion turn golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, cumin, kosher salt, black pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon chili powder. Cook and stir until spices are fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Stir in chicken broth, lentils, and carrot. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until lentils are soft, about 30 minutes.
Working in batches, fill a blender halfway with soup. Cover and hold the lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Pour into a pot. Repeat with the remaining soup. Alternately, you can use a stick blender and purée the soup right in the cooking pot. Do not purée all of the soup; leave it a little chunky.
Stir in lemon juice and cilantro, then season to taste with salt. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with chili powder, and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

351	Calories
16g	Fat
38g	Carbs
15g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 351
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g	21%
Saturated Fat 2g	11%
Cholesterol 6mg	2%
Sodium 1247mg	54%
Total Carbohydrate 38g	14%
Dietary Fiber 16g	58%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 15g	29%
Vitamin C 12mg	13%
Calcium 54mg	4%
Iron 4mg	24%
Potassium 656mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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