Spicy Red Lentil Tomato Soup

lunch · dinner · Middle Eastern-inspired

Spicy Red Lentil Tomato Soup

A one-pot budget soup with red lentils, tomatoes, cumin, and lemon.

33 min 4 servings Easy $5.92 recipe est. · $1.48/serving
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Ingredients

For 4 servings

  • 1 cup red lentil, rinsed
  • 14½ oz tomato
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Equipment

Large pot

How to make it

  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook the onion for 5 to 6 minutes until softened.

  2. 2

    Stir in the cumin and red pepper flakes for 30 seconds. Add the lentils, tomatoes, and broth.

  3. 3

    Bring to a boil, reduce to a steady simmer, and cook uncovered for 18 to 22 minutes until the lentils are tender. Stir in the lemon juice.

Storage & leftovers

Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Reheat to a rolling simmer, adding water if the soup has thickened.

Dietary & allergen notes

Suitable for: vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, peanut-free, tree-nut-free, soy-free, sesame-free.

No major allergen is listed in the ingredients shown here. Packaged ingredients can vary, so always check labels and cross-contact information.

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