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Red Lentil Soup

Red Lentil Soup is a International recipe with clear ingredients and practical, step-by-step directions.

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Before you start

A quick setup makes the method easier to follow and keeps important steps from being missed.

Preparation checklist

  • Read all 4 method steps from beginning to end.
  • Measure and arrange all 7 listed ingredients.
  • Keep the recipe open and follow each step in order; the source does not state a total time.

Recipe notes & preparation tips

Herbs and/or spices can be added to the sautéing vegetables, such as cumin, thyme, oregano, and/or red pepper flakes.

Hot sauce can be added to taste. Freshly-squeezed lemon juice is a nice addition, preferably immediately before serving.

Adapted from the source recipe's notes.
Step by step

Method

  1. 01

    Pick over the lentils to remove any debris if needed. Rinse well.

  2. 02

    Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Once oil is hot, add the onion and carrots. Sauté for a few minutes, until the vegetables have started to soften, then add the garlic.

  3. 03

    Add the lentils, bay leaf, and water to the pot. Simmer over low-medium heat for 20–30 minutes until lentils are softened.

  4. 04

    Serve hot.

Ready to serve

Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.

Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!
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Source & licence

This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: CC BY-SA 4.0, credited to Dmitry Bagrov; view original image record .