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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Red Lentil Soup with Collard Greens and Lemon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 62
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 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 14%
- Protein 7.53 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 37.82 g 14%
- Total Fat 12.73 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 1.93 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 5.7 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 207.59 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 15.68 g Good Source 56%
- Total Sugars 17.66 g --
- Added Sugars 14.92 g High 30%
- Calcium 58.24 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 3.82 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 374.41 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 42.76 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 10.64 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
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.
- Is Red Lentil Soup with Collard Greens and Lemon healthy?
- Red Lentil Soup with Collard Greens and Lemon has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 273.98 calories and 7.53 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 207.59 mg (9% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.93 g (10% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 14.92 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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