Favorite Lentil Soup

Red lentils are colorful and creamy in this Middle Eastern-inspired soup. A fragrant mix of olive oil, onion soup mix, ground cumin, and pepper provide zip! The lentils are cooked in a pressure cooker, then combined with herbs and spices and processed until smooth. Just before serving, a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkling of parsley are added.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 249 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 cups red lentils

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place lentils into a pressure cooker, and cover with about 1 inch of water. Add onion and oil, cook for 10 minutes and then turn off heat and let set for 10 minutes.

Step 2

Place lentil mixture, cumin, and pepper into a food processor or blender and puree until smooth.

Step 3

Transfer pureed soup into a large stock pot and return to heat. Right as soup is ready to boil add onion soup mix, stirring until well mixed. Simmer until soup has a thick creamy consistency.

Step 4

Prior to serving add lemon juice and chopped parsley for a little flavor and garnish.