Red lentil cream soup is a simple and nutritious diet soup. How to make lentil cream? Discover an easy recipe for red lentil soup!
Red lentil cream soup is a quick and easy-to-prepare lentil soup. You can enjoy it alone or with various additions like seeds, fresh herbs, croutons, or vegetable chips.
Adjust the spices and their amount to your taste preferences. We prefer our lentil cream quite spicy, but if you like milder flavors, skip the chili or replace it with a pinch of turmeric.
Red lentils are an incredibly valuable and tasty product, especially popular among those following a vegan diet. Even if you're not on such a diet, this meal is worth trying for its delicious taste and, most importantly, health benefits.
Red lentils are a valuable source of high protein, a plant-based alternative to animal protein, and are also rich in folic acid and potassium.
If you like soups with red lentils, check out the recipe for dahl soup as well.
How to make red lentil cream soup? Discover an easy recipe for lentil cream!
Ingredients
Method
- Peel and finely chop the onion. In a saucepan, heat the olive oil, then add the onion. Sauté for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Then add thoroughly rinsed lentils and cover everything with water in a 2:1 ratio (water:lentils). Mix and cook until soft, about 10-15 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally. If necessary, add a little water or drain the excess just before blending.
- When the lentils are soft, blend everything with a hand blender. Taste and season with salt, pepper, chili, and curry to your liking. Mix well or blend again.
- Serve on a plate.
