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Red Lentil Tomato Soup

Feb 27, 2026

Red Lentil Tomato Soup
Servings

4–6 servings

Total Time

35 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups dried red lentils, rinsed until water runs clear
4 cups water (for cooking lentils)
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 celery stalks, chopped
½ tablespoon chili powder
½ tablespoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cumin
2 (14–15 oz) cans petite diced tomatoes
12–15 drops hot sauce (optional)
4 teaspoons vegetable bouillon
Juice of 1 lemon or lime
Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

Cook the lentils:
Add rinsed lentils and 4 cups water to a pot. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to low and simmer for about 15 minutes, until tender but not mushy.
Sauté the vegetables:
In a separate soup pot, water-sauté onion and garlic for 3–4 minutes. Add chopped celery and cook another 3–4 minutes until slightly softened.
Add spices:
Stir in chili powder, turmeric, and cumin. Cook 30 seconds to bloom the spices.
Add tomatoes:
Add diced tomatoes and optional hot sauce. Stir to combine.
Combine:
Add the cooked lentils (with a small amount of their cooking liquid). Stir in bouillon. Simmer together 5–7 minutes.
Finish:
Turn off heat. Stir in fresh lemon or lime juice.
Serve:
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve warm.

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