For a vegetarian option, substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth. A touch of smoked paprika can add a wonderful depth of flavor to the soup. If you don't have a mortar and pestle, finely chop the mint and mash it with the salt using the back of a spoon.
Red Lentil Soup with Lemon Mint Yogurt
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME45 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS98
A vibrant and heartwarming lentil soup, transformed with a swirl of tangy lemon-mint yogurt. This dish is a symphony of textures and flavors, offering a satisfyingly rich and comforting experience that belies its simple, vegetable-based origins.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate41 g
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Cholesterol22 mg
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Fiber17 g
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Protein16 g
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Saturated Fat4 g
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Sodium1654 mg
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Sugar7 g
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Fat8 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, tomato paste, and salt to melted butter. Cook, stirring often, until onion softens and tomato paste turns a deep brick red or brown color, about 5 to 7 minutes.
02 Step
Recipe View Add garlic, cumin, and cayenne pepper; cook and stir for 2 minutes, allowing the spices to bloom and release their fragrance. Stir in broth and bring to a boil. Stir in lentils, celery, and carrot. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils and vegetables are very tender, about 30 to 40 minutes.
03 Step
Recipe View Meanwhile, prepare the lemon-mint yogurt: Grind mint and salt in a mortar and pestle to a paste, releasing the mint's essential oils. Add yogurt, lemon juice, and zest; stir together until combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve, allowing the flavors to meld.
04 Step
Recipe View Taste soup for seasoning, adjusting salt as needed. Use an immersion blender to purée about 1/2 of the soup to achieve a creamier texture, leaving some of the soup chunky for added interest. Serve hot, garnished generously with spoonfuls of the refreshing lemon-mint yogurt.
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Marjorie Boyle
Jun 27, 2025I've made this several times, and it's always a hit. So easy and flavorful!
Wallace Durgan
Jun 7, 2025This soup is absolutely divine! The lemon-mint yogurt is a game-changer.
Dallas Tromp
Oct 9, 2024The cayenne pepper adds just the right amount of heat. I love it!