Red lentils are one of the ultimate ingredients to sustain your overall health. Whether you are fond of them or not, as long as it benefits your internal and external health, it is good to incorporate them in your daily diet. So, why not try this healthy red lentil soup recipe today? It is natural, healthy, fresh and so damn yummy that you will crave for more. Just follow the below listed instructions to make one.
Red Lentil Soup Recipe
To try this, make a note of ingredients required
Ingredients Required
- Fresh tomatoes = 2
- Red lentils (rinsed) = ¼ cup
- Onion = 1 of medium size (finely chopped)
- Garlic = 4 cloves (finely chopped)
- Pure olive oil = 1 teaspoon
- Green chili = 1 (finely chopped)
- Bay leaf = 1 or 2 (optional)
- Pepper powder and salt = according to your taste
- Dry herbs and chili flakes to garnish (optional)
Method Of Preparation
Step 1: The initial step of this healthy red lentil soup recipe begins by washing the red lentils and have them strained.
Step 2: Take a pressure cooker and add 1 teaspoon olive oil. Allow the oil to heat for a while.
Step 3: Once the oil heats, add the bay leaf if you want along with chopped garlic cloves. Cook until the garlic cloves turn golden brown.
Step 4: The next step of this red lentil soup recipe is to add the chopped green chili and onions. Cook until the onions turn golden brown or translucent. This usually takes a minute.
Step 5: Next, add the red lentils and chopped tomatoes. Cook for another 1-minute.
Step 6: Add 2 cups of water or vegetable stock (if you have else water is fine) now.
Step 7: Pressure cook the entire ingredients until tender.
Step 8: Once they are cook, allow it cool and then make a puree of it. Strain it.
Step 9: Add salt and pepper powder according to your taste
Step 10: Serve with dried herbs & chili flakes
I hope you liked this healthy lentil soup recipe. Try this and then let us know your opinions in the comments section.
