Put down the can opener. You won’t need it for dinner tonight, because you can get this nutritious, from-scratch red lentil soup to the table in about 30 minutes. With quick-cooking red lentils, apple, carrots, chicken broth, cardamom and fresh cilantro creating bold flavors, it’s well worth the extra cooking time. Just like heating soup from a can, this dish comes together in one pot, making cleanup a breeze. Grab a ladle and a bowl – dinner is served!
One-Pot Red Lentil Soup
Servings 3
Calories 284 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils rinsed
- 16 oz. chicken broth
- 16 oz. water
- 2 cups carrots peeled and sliced
- 1 cup apple chopped
- 1 shallot minced
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- ¼ tsp. cardamom
- Freshly chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
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In a medium soup pot over medium heat, sauté carrot, apple and shallot for 5 minutes.
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Add broth, water and lentils; bring to boil.
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Lower heat to simmer, stir in spices and cover. Simmer for 20 minutes until lentil are cooked.
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Serve warm with fresh cilantro stirred in.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
One-Pot Red Lentil Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 943mg39%
Potassium 1039mg30%
Carbohydrates 53g18%
Fiber 22g88%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 17g34%
Vitamin A 14302IU286%
Vitamin C 21mg25%
Calcium 75mg8%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.