This post was first written in June 2013 and updated in June 2021.
I love this soup, it is my go to for a soup for lunch. I usually add a tsp of ginger paste from a jar, a tsp of garlic paste, and a tsp of turmeric to give it a lovely spicy kick, and at it’s cheap enough to have a big bowl.
What do I need to make lentil soup
for 4 portions:-
- 70g chopped onions
- 100g carrots, scrubbed and chopped, no need to peel
- 250g red lentils
- 1 tblsp oil
- 1 litre water
How To Make Lentil Soup
- Saute the onions and carrots until soft
- Simmer in water with red lentils until everything is cooked through.
- Leave as it is, or whizz it smooth.
- Season it well.
Taste Variations
- If you want to add different curry pastes or powder, try what you have and you’ll get a different flavour every time.
- Reduce the water right down, and you can use this as a pasta sauce. You’ll need to watch it carefully to make sure it doesn’t burn. I haven’t tried it yet, when I do, I’ll tell you how much water to use
- Use other kinds of lentils – green, brown or puy
My go to for soup for lunch. I usually add ginger, garlic & turmeric
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Course: ,
Dinner
Lunch
Cuisine:
English
Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Low Fat
Nut Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Freezes Well
Servings: 4
Cost per portion 19p
Calories: 271kcal
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Ingredients
- 70 g onion chopped, 80p/kg, 6p
- 100 g carrots scrubbed and chopped (no need to peel) 53p/kg, 5p
- 250 g red lentils £1.29/500g, 64p
- 1 tblsp oil 20p/100ml, 3p
- 1 litre water
Instructions
- Saute the onion and carrots in the oil until soft.70 g onion, 100 g carrots, 1 tblsp oil
- Add the red lentils and water.250 g red lentils, 1 litre water
- Simmer for 20 minutes. Click here to start a 20 minute timer
- Whizz with a stick blender or in a liquidiser, or leave as it is.
- Add more water if the soup is thicker than you would like
Equipment Needed
Notes
Priced at Aldi 5Nov24
If you are following the planner for Meal Plan 1 or Meal Plan 2, serve half the soup between 2 people on 2 separate days.
A delicious variation for this soup is to add a teaspoon of turmeric and a thumbnail of fresh ginger and perhaps a little garlic. It gives a lovely spicy flavour. You could also experiment with other spices. Any curry powder or curry paste will add its own distinctive flavour
This soup features in both Meal Plan 1 and Meal Plan 2, complete 7 day plans for 2 adults. Contains 3 meals a day, plus snacks , all recipes and a shopping list
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Lentil Soup
Amount per Serving
Calories
271
% Daily Value*
Fat
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Sodium
22
mg
1
%
Potassium
702
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
42
g
14
%
Fiber
20
g
83
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
17
g
34
%
Vitamin A
4201
IU
84
%
Vitamin C
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
47
mg
5
%
Iron
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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This recipe is from the first meal plan I wrote, right back at the beginning of Thrifty Lesley, plus I also added it to the next one as well
It’s there now, ignore last comment
Has this recipe been deleted. I cant see it
It’s one of my favourites, especially with a bit of garlic, ginger and turmeric in it
Trying this tonight. I will let you know how I get on.
Fantastic Martyn, well done. I’m so glad you are enjoying it
This was delicious. I never cook for myself, so thought it would be a pain chopping the ingredients, I was wrong! I had enough for a large bowl full, and filled an empty soup container (2 servings) with the other half. Looking forward to cooking my dinner soon. (Chole & Naan). Many thanks and I will keep you up to date with my progress.
How exciting! Let me know how you get on 🙂
I work part-time, so trying to pay for a house, keeping a social life and feeding myself is hard. I have challenged myself to follow your meal plans for a whole month. Did my first shop earlier and this will be my first meal. Hopefully the beginning of wealthier times!
It’s one of my favourites Brenda, glad you like it too.Let me know if you find something else you like
I have just made your Carrot & Lentil soup. Absolutely delicious. I live on my own so shall freeze what’s left for later. Thank you very much. I am now going to browse the rest of your recipes.
Brenda.