Name: Red Lentil Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups chicken stock; 1 pound red lentils; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 0.75 cup fresh lemon juice; 0.5 cup chopped cilantro

Ingredients

6 cups chicken stock
1 pound red lentils
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon ground cumin
0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
0.75 cup fresh lemon juice
0.5 cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

Step 1

Gather the ingredients.
Step 2

Bring chicken stock and lentils to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Step 3

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic; cook until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 3 minutes.
Step 4

Stir onion mixture into lentils; season with cumin and cayenne. Continue simmering until lentils are tender, about 10 minutes.
Step 5

Puree soup in a standing blender or with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in lemon juice and cilantro.

Enjoy your meal!