Description
Carmelized Onion Red Lentil Soup is a cozy dish that beautifully combines sweet, caramelized onions with hearty red lentils. This soup serves as a warm embrace on chilly evenings, providing comfort and nourishment in every bowl. With its rich flavors infused with garlic and spices, it’s not just satisfying but also a nutritional powerhouse packed with protein and fiber. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make recipe allows for customization with your favorite vegetables or spices, making it an ideal choice for meal prep or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 large onions, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1.5 cups red lentils, rinsed and drained
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 2 carrots, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add sliced onions with a pinch of salt and cook for 15-20 minutes until caramelized.
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika; cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add diced carrots; cook for an additional 5 minutes until softened.
- Incorporate rinsed red lentils, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for about 20 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Blend if desired for a smoother texture; otherwise, leave chunky.
- Stir in salt, pepper, and lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg