3 Lentejas Soup Recipes For Perfect Meal

Here are three delicious and healthy lentil soup recipes that you can try for a perfect meal:

1.Classic Spanish Lentil Soup (Sopa de Lentejas)
This hearty and traditional recipe is packed with flavor and easy to make.

Ingredients:
– 1 ½ cups brown or green lentils
– 1 onion, diced
– 2 garlic cloves, minced
– 1 large carrot, chopped
– 1 large potato, diced
– 1 red bell pepper, chopped
– 1 tomato, grated or chopped
– 1 bay leaf
– 1 tsp smoked paprika
– 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
– Olive oil
– Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
1. Heat a little olive oil in a large pot and sauté the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and carrot until softened.
2. Add the grated tomato and paprika. Stir and cook for 5 more minutes.
3. Add the lentils, potato, bay leaf, and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
4. Cook for about 30–40 minutes until the lentils are tender. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Serve with crusty bread or a sprinkle of parsley.

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2.Spicy Red Lentil Soup
For those who love a little heat, this red lentil soup is perfect!

Ingredients:
– 1 ½ cups red lentils
– 1 onion, chopped
– 2 garlic cloves, minced
– 1 carrot, chopped
– 1 tsp ground cumin
– 1 tsp ground coriander
– ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
– 1 tsp turmeric
– 4 cups vegetable broth
– 1 can coconut milk (optional for creaminess)
– Juice of 1 lemon
– Fresh cilantro for garnish
– Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
1. Heat a little oil in a pot and sauté the onion, garlic, and carrot until soft.
2. Add cumin, coriander, cayenne, and turmeric. Stir well and cook for a minute.
3. Stir in lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer for 20–25 minutes until the lentils are tender.
4. Blend part of the soup for a creamier texture, then stir in coconut milk if desired.
5. Add lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
6. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve.

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3.Mediterranean Lentil Soup with Spinach
This variation adds spinach and Mediterranean flavors for a nutrient-packed soup.

Ingredients:
– 1 ½ cups brown or green lentils
– 1 onion, chopped
– 2 garlic cloves, minced
– 2 celery stalks, chopped
– 2 carrots, chopped
– 1 can diced tomatoes
– 1 tsp cumin
– 1 tsp oregano
– 4 cups vegetable broth
– 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
– 1 tbsp lemon juice
– Fresh parsley for garnish
– Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
1. Sauté the onion, garlic, celery, and carrot in a little oil until softened.
2. Add cumin, oregano, and diced tomatoes. Cook for 5 more minutes.
3. Stir in the lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Add spinach in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
5. Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Enjoy these variations of lentil soup that are both comforting and nutritious!