How to Make Red Lentil Soup

Red Lentil Soup is a delicious, comforting soup that both adults and kids love. Not only is it quick and easy to prepare, but this recipe with red bell pepper adds a mild sweetness you are sure to enjoy. Makes a great Thanksgiving soup.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 cup of red lentils
• 1/2 medium white onion
• 1/6 red bell pepper
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 chicken bouillion cube
• salt to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 4 cups of water
• 1 lemon sliced
• electric blender

1. 
    

   Wash the red lentils to remove any dirt and debris.

2. 
    

   In a medium pan saute the onion and red pepper in the olive oil until the onion is slighly wilted.

3. 
    

   Add the washed red lentils and other ingredients to the pan. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes or until lentils appear to be breaking up.

4. 
    

   Allow pan to cool. Pour into an electric blender and mix until red pepper and onion are chopped fine. Pour back into pan to reheat if needed.

5. 
    

   Serve warm with a slice of lemon.
   Children enjoy red lentil soup straight or mixed with rice or fine noodles such as crushed angle hair pasta.

Tips & Warnings

• Look for red lentils in the international or middle eastern section of the grocery store.
• To prevent accidental scalding allow the soup to cool before transferring it to the blender. Be sure to put the lid on the blender before mixing any hot liquids.