Charred Bell Pepper Lentil Soup
Charred Bell Pepper Lentil Soup balances smoky roasted peppers with earthy lentils, bright tomatoes, and a whisper of tarragon and thyme. The broth is silky yet substantial, with gentle heat from hot sauce and chile oil. Serve it steaming on a cool evening or chilled for a refreshing warm‑weather lunch.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Charred Bell Pepper Lentil Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 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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- 42
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heating element and preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- 2
Place the red bell pepper halves, yellow bell pepper halves, and orange bell pepper halves on the prepared baking sheet, cut sides down.
- 3
Broil the peppers until their skins are blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer the charred peppers to a bowl and seal tightly with plastic wrap. Let them steam as they cool until the skins have fully loosened, about 20 minutes. Peel off and discard the skins, then dice the peppers small.
- 4
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir the onion and carrot in the hot oil until the onion is translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic, tarragon, thyme, and paprika; continue cooking and stirring until the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- 5
Stir the roasted peppers, tomatoes, water, and hot sauce into the pepper mixture, cover the pot, and cook until the tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Add the vegetable broth to the pot; add the lentils, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook until the lentils are tender, about 45 minutes.
- 7
Transfer soup to a blender or food processor, filling no more than halfway. Cover and hold the lid down; pulse several times until the soup is only slightly chunky. Repeat until all the soup is blended.
- Calories 173.16 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 7.93 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 27.42 g 10%
- Total Fat 4.92 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.99 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 2.36 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 562.97 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 7.56 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 8.65 g --
- Added Sugars 0.96 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 85.61 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 2.22 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 401.03 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 223.56 mcg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin C 73.37 mg Good Source 82%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Charred Bell Pepper Lentil Soup is a Lebanese dinner recipe made with 20 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Carrot, Chili Oil, and Dried Bay Leaves. Each serving provides about 173.16 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Charred Bell Pepper Lentil Soup?
- It is a Lebanese soup recipe made with 20 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Charred Bell Pepper Lentil Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Carrot, Chili Oil, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Tarragon. The full list of 20 is above.
- How long does it take to make Charred Bell Pepper Lentil Soup?
- About 2 hrs in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 173.16 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Charred Bell Pepper Lentil Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 20 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Charred Bell Pepper Lentil Soup healthy?
- Charred Bell Pepper Lentil Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 173.16 calories and 7.93 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 562.97 mg (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, 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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