Lemony Red Lentil Soup with Minted Yogurt
Lemony Red Lentil Soup with Minted Yogurt is bright and cozy, with creamy red lentils, sweet onion, and warm cumin balanced by a cool swirl of tangy yogurt, lemon, and fresh mint. It’s hearty yet light, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a soothing lunch, and the citrusy herb topping adds a refreshing lift to each bowl.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, tomato paste, and salt to the melted butter. Cook, stirring often, until the onion softens and the tomato paste turns a deep brick red or brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 2
Add the garlic, cumin, and cayenne pepper; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in the broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the lentils, celery, and carrot. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the lentils and vegetables are very tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, make the lemon-mint yogurt: Grind the mint and salt with a mortar and pestle to a paste. Add the yogurt, lemon juice, and zest; stir until combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- 4
Taste the soup and adjust seasoning. Use an immersion blender to purée about half of the soup to make it creamier. Serve hot with spoonfuls of the lemon-mint yogurt.
- Calories 346.54 kcal Moderate
- Protein 14.7 g Good Source
- Carbs 45.99 g Moderate
- Total Fat 10.8 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 5.31 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 36.66 mg Moderate
- Sodium 1036.33 mg High
- Fiber 10.55 g Good Source
- Sugar 7.5 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.06 g Low Source
- Calcium 559.67 mg Good Source
- Iron 4.21 mg Good Source
- Potassium 949.22 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 75.7 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 67.89 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.06 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Celery
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- Garlic 🧄
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About This Recipe
Lemony Red Lentil Soup with Minted Yogurt is an Israeli soup recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Carrot, Cayenne Pepper, and Celery. Each serving provides about 346.54 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemony Red Lentil Soup with Minted Yogurt?
- It is an Israeli soup recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Lemony Red Lentil Soup with Minted Yogurt made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Carrot, Cayenne Pepper, Celery, Chicken Broth. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Lemony Red Lentil Soup with Minted Yogurt?
- Explore these Israeli side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Lemony Red Lentil Soup with Minted Yogurt?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 346.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemony Red Lentil Soup with Minted Yogurt easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 4 steps.
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