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Lentil soup with chunky vegetables is served in a white bowl and topped with fresh green herbs.

Lentil Soup Without Tomatoes

Nataliia
This red lentil soup without tomatoes is a regular at our dinner table. It features tender red lentils, carrots, celery, onion, and warm spices simmered in a vegetable broth, then finished with fresh lemon juice. We prefer it chunky but feel free to blend it for a creamier texture.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 188 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large or medium pot
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 medium bowl

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup red lentils
  • 1 large carrot
  • 1 celery rib
  • ¼ yellow onion
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tablespoon ghee butter or oil
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3-4 cups low sodium vegetable broth or water
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • ¼-½ teaspoons salt adjust to taste at the end

Instructions
 

  • Sort, and rinse ¾ cup red lentils. Chop 1 large carrot and 1 celery rib. Dice ¼ yellow onion and mince 1 garlic clove.
  • In a medium pot, heat 1 tablespoon ghee butter or oil. Add diced onion, carrots and celery, and saute for about 5 minutes over low-medium heat stirring them often. Add minced garlic, ¼ teaspoon cumin, ¼ teaspoon coriander , ¼ teaspoon turmeric, ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Saute for another 1-2 minutes over medium heat stirring often until garlic and spices become aromatic.
  • Add rinsed lentils and 3-4 cups low sodium vegetable broth or water. The liquid should cover lentils by about 2 inches. Bring the soup to a boil, turn the heat to low, and simmer for about 25-30 minutes or until the lentils are tender. If you see that the soup needs more water for the lentils to get tender during this time, you can add a little more broth. Just do not add too much, as it will dilute the soup flavor.
  • Stir in lemon juice. Taste the soup and adjust the salt and pepper, if needed. Ladle into bowls and top with chopped fresh dill, cilantro or other herbs. You can also add some croutons for texture.

Notes

  • You can also use other vegetables, such as potatoes, bell pepper, zucchini, sweet potatoes.
  • Instead of the offered spices, try adding 1 teaspoon of mild curry powder.

Nutrition

Calories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 28.8gProtein: 9.3gFat: 4.3gSaturated Fat: 2.6gCholesterol: 8.8mgSodium: 453mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g
Keyword lentil soup without tomatoes, vegetable soup no tomatoes
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