Try This Easy Recipe For Creamy Lentil Soup

Thanks to its filling properties, creamy lentil soup can be a great dish for lunch or dinner. In addition to not containing animal ingredients, it is also suitable for vegans.

When we talk about legumes, in general, lentil soup is the first thing that comes to mind. Today, we will show you a light and delicious  recipe for creamy lentil soup, which uses basic ingredients you probably already have  in your kitchen. Are you ready to take notes?

Make lentils a part of your diet

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Legumes are  some of the most recommended foods by many nutritionists  and they should be part of a balanced diet. Lenses are rich in:

• Iron
• Potassium
• Magnesium
• Dietary fiber
• Vitamins A, B and E.

Lenses and your health

Lentils are a perfect addition to any diet to achieve weight loss because they make you feel full. Although they are digested slowly, they also improve bowel movement and prevent constipation. 

Among their many benefits, lenses are:

• A great help in preventing cardiovascular disease.
• A help in controlling diabetes, thanks to their  high content of carbohydrates and fiber.
• An aid in lowering bad cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
• One of the best solutions for people with anemia because they have a high content of iron.
• Filled with aesthetic properties that are  ideal for skin care. (You can even crush them and use them as a moisturizing mask so you can take advantage of the effect of their vitamins on your skin.)

When it comes to the dishes you can make with them,  creamy lentil soup is a great appetizer. Thanks to the feeling of satiety that lentils give, they also go on to be an adequate meal.

There are no excuses for not cooking with lentils. Start right now with this easy recipe for creamy lentil soup!

How to make a creamy lentil soup

There are many types of legumes and cereals and you have the option to buy them whole or half. For this recipe, use halved lentils  as it is easier to achieve a creamy consistency with them.

Furthermore, we will give you some vegetable options that you can add so that you promote the taste of your creamy lentil soup. You can also add or replace some ingredients with others you might like better. Keep in mind that  this recipe serves as an appetizer and / or as a main course. It is also a wonderful meal for vegans.

Ingredients for creamy lentil soup

• 130 g lenses
• 1 onion
• ½ large carrot
• 1 tomato
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic
• 250 ml broth (or water)
• 1 tbsp. cumin
• ½ porre
• 1 tbsp. salt
• 1 tsp. black pepper
• ½ tbsp. coriander, for garnish

Preparation of creamy lentil soup

• First, simmer the lentils in a large saucepan of broth so that you soften them and achieve a better taste.
• Meanwhile, cut the onion, tomato and carrot into cubes, and fry them on a pan, along with the garlic and olive oil. Stir until the vegetables are golden  and the onion is translucent.
• Next, add the fried vegetables to the lentils, along with the cumin, salt and pepper. You can use other spices if you wish.
• Subsequently,  let it simmer for at least 40 minutes. Next, cover it with a lid so you speed up the process.
• After 40 minutes, remove the pan from the heat and allow to cool.
• Finally, put it all in a blender and strain some of the liquid. Next, blend it until you achieve a creamy consistency.
• If your soup is very thick, you can add more broth. Excess broth can also be saved for other recipes.

• Serve in bowls, and garnish with cilantro. You can also add a little olive oil and croutons. Fried bacon or sausages can also be added as extra garnish.

Bon appetite!