Red lentil soup with lime and cilantro is a vibrant, flavorful, and nutritious dish that's quick and easy to make. This hearty soup is an excellent option for a healthy meal, and its vibrant red color is sure to impress your friends and family. The combination of lentils, tomatoes, carrots, and spices creates a rich and flavorful broth, while the lime and cilantro add a bright and refreshing touch.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
LENTIL SOUP WITH CILANTRO (LOTS OF IT)
This easy lentil soup is seasoned with cumin and an entire bunch of chopped cilantro, stirred in just before serving.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, soups and stews, main course
Time 1h
Yield Serves four
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large, heavy soup pot over medium heat, and add the garlic. Stir until fragrant, about a minute, and stir in the cumin and cayenne. Add the lentils, onion, bay leaf, water and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer 40 minutes, until the lentils are tender and the broth aromatic. Add pepper, taste and adjust salt. Remove the halved onion and the bay leaf.
- Coarsely puree the soup in an immersion blender or food mill. Alternatively, puree half the soup in blender, 1 1/2 cups at time, being careful to cover the top of the blender with a towel to avoid hot splashes, then stir back into the soup. Heat through.
- Chop the cilantro, discarding the stems. Stir into the soup just before serving. Taste, adjust seasoning and serve, topping each bowl with a dollop of yogurt.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 237, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1017 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
RED LENTIL SOUP WITH LEMON AND CILANTRO
This bright and tasty Red Lentil Soup with Lemon and Cilantro will become a quick favorite in your kitchen. It comes together in very little time, and with just a couple of ingredients, it couldn't be easier to make
Provided by Vicky and Ruth
Categories Soup
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Spread the lentils on a large plate and remove any small stones and other debris
- Rinse lentils in a fine-mesh colander and rinse well until the water runs clear
- In a large soup pot, boil lentils in 8 cups of water with the salt until tender, about 20 minutes. The lentils will turn yellow. Skim and discard any white from the surface, if any.
- While the red lentils are cooking, heat olive oil in a medium-size skillet sauté cilantro and garlic for 3-4 minutes or until the cilantro turns dark green. Set aside
- When lentils are tender and cooked garlic and cilantro, lemon juice and stir well.
- Simmer for an additional 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 250 calories, Sugar .3, Sodium 586, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat .7, UnsaturatedFat 3.9, Carbohydrate 39, Fiber 6.6, Protein 14.5
LEMONY RED LENTIL SOUP WITH CILANTRO
You'll know what's for dinner in a flash with this irresistible, homey recipe from Mark Bittman's new cookbook, Kitchen Express.
Categories soup red lentil lemon
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Cook onion until soft, about 4 minutes. Add red lentils and chicken broth and bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cook until the lentils are soft, about 25 minutes.
- In a mini-chop, purée cilantro leaves, 1/4 cup olive oil, and salt; set aside.
- In a food processor, puree half the lentil mixture until almost smooth; return to the pan and add fresh lemon juice. Drizzle each serving with some of the cilantro purée.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories
RED LENTIL SOUP
Provided by Aarti Sequeira
Time 2h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine the lentils, garlic, chile, ginger, onions, tomatoes and enough water to cover in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, and then lower the heat and simmer until the lentils are tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Whisk the cooked lentils to release some of their starch and break them down further.
- Warm the oil in a small saute pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and cook until they are sizzling and spluttering. Stir in the paprika and turmeric. Pour the seasoned oil onto the lentils (be prepared for a big sizzle). Stir to combine; sprinkle with salt and a small drizzle of honey. Ladle into soup bowls and garnish with cilantro, a drizzle of yogurt, lemon or lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calorie, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat 0.5 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 131 milligrams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 7 grams
RED LENTIL SOUP WITH LEMON
This is a lentil soup that defies expectations of what lentil soup can be. Based on a Turkish lentil soup, mercimek corbasi, it is light, spicy and a bold red color (no murky brown here): a revelatory dish that takes less than an hour to make. The cooking is painless. Sauté onion and garlic in oil, then stir in tomato paste, cumin and chile powder and cook a few minutes more to intensify flavor. Add broth, water, red lentils (which cook faster than their green or black counterparts) and diced carrot, and simmer for 30 minutes. Purée half the mixture and return it to the pot for a soup that strikes the balance between chunky and pleasingly smooth. A hit of lemon juice adds an up note that offsets the deep cumin and chile flavors.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, weeknight, soups and stews, appetizer, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large pot, heat 3 tablespoons oil over high heat until hot and shimmering. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until golden, about 4 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste, cumin, salt, black pepper and chili powder or cayenne, and sauté for 2 minutes longer.
- Add broth, 2 cups water, lentils and carrot. Bring to a simmer, then partially cover pot and turn heat to medium-low. Simmer until lentils are soft, about 30 minutes. Taste and add salt if necessary.
- Using an immersion or regular blender or a food processor, purée half the soup then add it back to pot. Soup should be somewhat chunky.
- Reheat soup if necessary, then stir in lemon juice and cilantro. Serve soup drizzled with good olive oil and dusted lightly with chili powder if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 204, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 210 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
LEBANESE-STYLE RED LENTIL SOUP
This is a wonderful soup that sort of resembles split-pea. I serve it garnished with lemon wedges, and sometimes add grilled chicken breast or cooked and cubed sweet potatoes for texture. Have fun with it!
Provided by Jen Yagoobian Pfister
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Lentil Soup Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring chicken stock and lentils to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and onion, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Stir onions into the lentils and season with cumin and cayenne. Continue simmering until the lentils are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Carefully puree the soup in a standing blender, or with a stick blender until smooth. Stir in cilantro and lemon juice before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.4 calories, Carbohydrate 39.1 g, Cholesterol 0.6 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 524.1 mg, Sugar 3 g
RED LENTIL SOUP WITH LIME AND CILANTRO
Yummy soup yet so easy to throw together! Cook time is a guess since I live at high altitude and it takes forever for the lentils to break down. We really enjoyed this, even my 2 yr. old DD loved it! Enjoy!
Provided by KPD123
Categories Lentil
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt butter in soup pot over medium heat. Add onions and celery; cook until onions are translucent, about 4-6 minutes.
- Add bay leaf, cumin and garlic, cook 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add lentils and coat evenly with butter, cook 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add 6 cups broth. Bring to simmer and stir often so lentils don't scorch. Cook soup until lentils begin to dissolve and begin to look like a pureed soup. Add additional broth as needed to adjust consistency.
- Season to taste with fresh squeezed lime juice, salt and pepper. Stir in cilantro or parsley. Serve!
CURRIED RED LENTIL SOUP WITH DRIED CHERRIES AND CILANTRO
One of the world's oldest health foods, lentils are nutritional powerhouses. Their high protein and fiber content steadies blood sugar, staving off hunger. Create this Curried Red Lentil Soup with Dried Cherries and Clinatro for a tasty dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 35m
Yield Makes 4 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add ginger, garlic, shallot, and carrots, and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 7 minutes. Add curry powder, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, 1/2 cup coconut milk, 4 cups water, and the lentils, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until lentils and carrots are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Pour 2 cups soup through a fine sieve into a bowl, reserving solids. Puree strained liquid with remaining soup in a blender until smooth. Reheat after blending. Stir in reserved solids.
- Reserving some for garnish, stir cherries and cilantro stems into soup, and ladle into bowls. Swirl in remaining 1/4 cup coconut milk, and garnish with cherries and cilantro leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 g, Fiber 12 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 390 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality red lentils for the best flavor and texture. Split red lentils are the most common type used in soups and stews.
- Rinse the lentils thoroughly before cooking to remove any dirt or debris.
- Sauté the onions, garlic, and spices in a little oil before adding the lentils. This will help to develop their flavor.
- Use vegetable broth or water for a vegan soup, or chicken broth for a more flavorful broth.
- Add the lentils, broth, diced tomatoes, and any other desired vegetables to the pot and bring to a boil. Then, reduce heat to low and simmer until the lentils are tender, about 20-25 minutes.
- Season the soup with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
- Garnish the soup with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice before serving.
Conclusion:
This red lentil soup with lime and cilantro is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make meal. It's perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and it's also a great way to use up leftover lentils. The soup is packed with flavor from the red lentils, vegetables, and spices. It's also a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins. So next time you're looking for a quick and healthy meal, give this red lentil soup a try. You won't be disappointed!
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