Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMera Kitchen CollectiveCrushed Red Lentil Soup Recipe

Crushed Red Lentil Soup Recipe

Time35m
Serves4

Red Lentils, Onions, Spices. That's It.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Chop the onion, garlic, and carrot into small pieces.

  2. 2

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and carrot. Sauté until the onion is translucent.

  3. 3

    Add Spices and Lentils

    Stir in the cumin, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Add the red lentils and stir to combine.

  4. 4

    Add Broth and Cook

    Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat and let simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are soft.

  5. 5

    Blend and Serve

    Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or transfer to a blender in batches. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot.

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