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Close-up overhead shot of smooth lentil soup with paprika oil swirls and parsley

Easy Homemade Lentil Soup with Carrots and Parsley

A cozy, smooth lentil soup made in one pot with carrots, onion, olive oil, and parsley, finished with paprika and olive oil on top.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
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Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 398
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g carrots about 1 1/2 cups sliced
  • 100 g onion about 3/4 cup chopped
  • Parsley chopped, to taste
  • 30 ml olive oil 2 tbsp
  • 350 g lentils about 1 3/4 cups (assumption: red lentils)
  • 1 liter water 4 1/4 cups
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
For garnish:
  • Parsley
  • Olive oil
  • Paprika

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Medium pot with lid
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon
  • Immersion blender (or countertop blender)
  • Ladle

Method
 

  1. Slice the carrots, chop the onion, and chop a small handful of parsley.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook 2–3 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in the carrots and lentils and cook for 1 minute, stirring.
  4. Add the water, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a steady simmer.
  5. Simmer 18–25 minutes, until the lentils and carrots are very soft.
  6. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth (or blend carefully in batches in a countertop blender).
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve with parsley, a drizzle of olive oil, and paprika.

Nutrition

Serving: 4gCalories: 398kcalCarbohydrates: 55.7gProtein: 23.4gFat: 7.8gSaturated Fat: 1.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5.1gSodium: 597mgPotassium: 1032mgFiber: 29gSugar: 5.2gVitamin A: 8354IUVitamin C: 4.8mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 5.9mg

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Notes

  • Lentil type affects cook time: red lentils cook faster and blend smoother; brown/green lentils may take longer.
  • If the soup is too thick, add hot water a little at a time until it loosens.
  • Swap water for vegetable broth for a deeper flavor.
  • Garnish is optional; add paprika and olive oil right before serving for the best color and flavor.

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