Secret Recipe Lentil Soup Recipe
Secret Recipe Lentil Soup Recipe is warm, comforting and full of rich flavor. It is a simple soup made with lentils, vegetables and gentle spices.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups red lentils
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 carrots chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 potato chopped
- 1 tomato chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
Rinse the Lentils
- Wash lentils with clean water. Rinse until water becomes clear.
Heat the Oil
- Place pot on medium heat. Add olive oil and warm gently.
Cook Onion
- Add chopped onion. Cook until soft and light golden.
Add Garlic
- Add minced garlic. Stir and cook for one minute.
Add Vegetables
- Add carrots, potato and tomato. Stir well and cook for three minutes.
Add Spices
- Add cumin, turmeric, salt and pepper. Mix well.
Add Lentils
- Add rinsed lentils to the pot. Stir gently.
Add Water
- Pour in water or broth. Mix everything well.
Boil the Soup
- Bring to a boil. Cook on medium heat.
Simmer Gently
- Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
Stir Occasionally
- Stir sometimes to stop sticking at the bottom.
Check Texture
- Lentils should be soft and thick.
Add Lemon Juice
- Add lemon juice. Stir gently for fresh taste.
Rest the Soup
- Turn off heat. Let soup rest for five minutes.
Garnish
- Add parsley on top if desired.
Serve Warm
- Serve hot in bowls. Enjoy fresh and comforting soup.
Notes
- Use vegetable broth for richer taste.
- Add bay leaf for aroma.
- Add ginger for warmth.
- Blend soup for creamy texture.
- Keep chunky for rustic style.
- Add chili flakes for heat.
- Use green lentils for texture.
- Add spinach for nutrition.
- Add celery for depth.
- Add coconut milk for creamy flavor.