Red Lentil Soup (With Diced Tomatoes)

SPEEDY WEEKNIGHT DINNER

We love this 20 minute creamy red lentil soup that is made with simple ingredients and tastes like a chunky tomato soup. In a hurry? You don't even need to soak the lentils!

INGREDIENTS:

• Red Lentils • Onion • Garlic • Ginger • Chicken Broth • Diced Tomatoes • Coconut Milk Kitchen Basics: • Olive Oil • Lime Juice • Salt & Pepper Spices: • Turmeric • Ground Cumin • Curry Powder • Ground Cinnamon • Cayenne Pepper

DO I NEED TO SOAK THE LENTILS?

No, for this recipe you don’t need to soak the lentils in advance! This will also help speed up the recipe.

HOW TO MAKE

1. Rinse the dried lentils under cold water cleaning them off.

HOW TO MAKE

2. In a pot cook onions and garlic in olive oil. Stir in fresh ginger.

HOW TO MAKE

3. Add lentils, chicken broth, diced tomatoes and spices. Bring to a boil and then simmer until lentils are soft.

HOW TO MAKE

4. Mix in coconut milk and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.

HOW TO SERVE

Serve in bowls and enjoy!

LIKE SPICY LENTILS?

The spice level on this soup is very minimal, but you can add more cayenne pepper, or use fire roasted diced tomatoes if you prefer a spicy lentil soup.

HOW TO FREEZE

You can easily freeze this soup! When cooled, ladle the soup into freezer-safe containers or freezer bags. Freeze the soup for up to 3 months.