Simple Red Lentil Soup With Garlic Croutons Recipe: Step-by-Step Instructions for a Cozy Homemade Soup

Looking for an easy red lentil soup? This recipe walks you through every step.

Ingredients

• 200 g red lentils
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 liter vegetable stock
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 2 cups cubed bread
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced

Instructions

1. Soften the onion and carrots in the oil with the cumin for 5 minutes.
2. Add the lentils and stock and simmer for 20 minutes until soft.
3. Toss the bread with the oil and garlic and bake at 200 °C (400 °F) for 10 minutes until crisp.
4. Taste and season the soup, then serve with garlic croutons.

Tips

• Taste as you go and adjust the salt, acid, and seasoning at the end.
• Use the freshest ingredients you can find for the best flavor.

Storage

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat until steaming hot.

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