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Red lentil soup
A cheap, fast, plant-protein soup that thickens on its own — no blending needed.
VeganDinnerHigh-proteinBudget
4 servings · 25 min
Ingredients
- 250 g red lentils, rinsed
- 1 onion, 1 carrot and 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp tomato paste and 1 tsp cumin
- 1.2 litres vegetable stock
- Lemon, salt and pepper
Method
- Soften the chopped onion, carrot and garlic in a little oil.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cumin for a minute.
- Add the lentils and stock, bring to a boil and simmer until the lentils collapse and thicken the soup, about 15 minutes.
- Season, add a squeeze of lemon and serve.
Good to know
Red lentils are inexpensive, high in protein and fibre, and cook without soaking.
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Source: Nutrition estimated from standard ingredient values, rounded per serving. Method in our own words. · checked 2026-09-04
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