Red Lentil Soup with Collard Greens and Lemon
Red Lentil Soup with Collard Greens and Lemon brings earthy lentils and silky greens together with cumin and a hint of cinnamon for gentle warmth. A bright squeeze of lemon lifts the flavors, making it comforting yet refreshing. Serve it for a cozy dinner or a light lunch, and enjoy it hot or slightly chilled.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion and salt, and cook until softened and translucent, about 4 minutes. Add lentils and cook for 1 minute. Pour in water, raise the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the lentils are tender, about 15 minutes.
- 2
While the lentils cook, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add collard greens and cook until wilted, about 10 minutes.
- 3
When the lentils are tender, stir in collard greens, garlic, cumin, and cinnamon, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 4
Stir in lemon juice before serving.
- Calories 273.98 kcal Moderate
- Protein 7.53 g Moderate
- Carbs 37.82 g Moderate
- Total Fat 12.73 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.93 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 5.7 mg Low Source
- Sodium 207.59 mg Moderate
- Fiber 15.68 g Good Source
- Sugar 17.66 g High
- Added Sugar 14.92 g High
- Calcium 58.85 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.82 mg Good Source
- Potassium 375.08 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 42.76 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 10.64 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Red Lentil Soup with Collard Greens and Lemon is an Indian soup recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Collard Greens, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Cumin, and Lemon Juice. Each serving provides about 273.98 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Red Lentil Soup with Collard Greens and Lemon?
- It is an Indian soup recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Red Lentil Soup with Collard Greens and Lemon made of?
- The main ingredients are Collard Greens, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Cumin, Lemon Juice, Minced Garlic. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Red Lentil Soup with Collard Greens and Lemon?
- Explore these Indian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Red Lentil Soup with Collard Greens and Lemon?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 273.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Red Lentil Soup with Collard Greens and Lemon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
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