One-Pot Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1 cup red lentils
• 1 onion (medium, chopped)
• 4 fresh garlic (4–5 cloves, chopped)
• 0.5 cup carrots (diced)
• 1 tbsp red pepper paste
• 1 tbsp chicken powder
• salt (to taste)
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 0.5 tsp turmeric powder
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 tsp white pepper
• 1 lemon juice (juice of 1 lemon; added to serve)
• olive oil (for sautéing)
• 3 cup water (3–4 cups)
• cilantro (for topping)

Steps

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté for 3–4 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the diced carrots and red pepper paste.

4. 4

   Add the chicken powder, salt, red chili powder, turmeric, black pepper, and white pepper. Combine well.

5. 5

   Add the red lentils and 3–4 cups of water, then combine.

6. 6

   Pressure-cook for 4–5 minutes.

7. 7

   Blend the soup with a hand blender until smooth and creamy.

8. 8

   Top with cilantro and lemon juice. Serve warm.

Notes

The source does not specify the exact amount of olive oil or cilantro, nor whether the pressure cooking is done in an electric or stovetop pressure cooker. Use the 3–4 cup water range according to the desired thickness.

Nutrition per serving

• soup
• main
• one-pot
• pressure-cooked
• vegetarian
• gluten-free
• dairy-free
• high-protein