Red Lentil Soup
recipe

This delicious and nutritious red lentil soup is quick to make and perfect for a weekday meal. Serve with sour cream and feta cheese for an extra touch.
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Serving Size: 4 servings

Ingredients:

- 1 cup red lentils (pre-cooked)
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 carrots
- 1 potato
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Sour cream (for serving)
- Feta cheese (for serving)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Peel and chop the onion, garlic, carrots, and potato.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté for about 3 minutes.
3. Add the carrots and potato, and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the red lentils, vegetable broth, cumin, and smoked paprika. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat.
5. Let the soup simmer on low heat for about 15-20 minutes, until the lentils and vegetables are tender.
6. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the soup hot with sour cream and feta cheese. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

- Energy: 250 kcal
- Protein: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fat: 8 g
- Fiber: 10 g

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