Healthy 30-Minute Lentil Soup to Help You Lose Weight
Warm up with this hearty, homemade lentil soup— a perfect winter recipe for healthy weight maintenance!
In just 30 minutes, enjoy this hearty homemade lentil soup—perfect for winter and healthy weight maintenance. Packed with fibre, protein, and warming spices, it’s ideal for batch cooking and storing for easy, satisfying meals. This nourishing recipe supports energy and fullness, especially for women navigating perimenopause or menopause. Made with wholesome legumes, herbs, and spices, it’s a delicious way to stay full and balanced all season long. Just heat, serve, and enjoy!
Takes = 25 minutes
Makes = 6-8 generous serves
Ingredients
- Red lentils, rinsed – 300g 1.5 cups
- Olive oil – 2 tbs
- Onion, chopped – 1 large
- Minced garlic – 3 cloves or 2 ts
- Vegetable stock cube, or your choice – 1
- Boiling water – 1 litre (more for a thinner soup)
- Carrots, peeled and chopped – 1 to 2 cups (5-6 medium carrots)
- Dried thyme – 1/2 ts
- Cumin powder – 1 ts
- Chilli flakes – 1/4 ts to taste
- Diced or crushed tomatoes – 1 can
- Passata – 1/2 cup
- Tomato paste (optional) – 1 to 2 tbs
- Lemon zest and juice – optional
Method
- Sauté the onions and garlic for a few minutes, add the diced carrots and cook for a few minutes.
- Add all the dried spices and cook for 1-2 minutes. Then add tomatoes, stock and lentils.
- Bring to a boil then simmer for 25 mins until all the vegetables are tender and the soup is thick. You could puree slightly with a bamix-like want.
- Before serving add in the greens, a zest of lemon and lemon juice. Serves 6 with a salad or bread.
Sue Maree P Tips
- Store the soup in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Store in the freezer for 2-3 months.
- Serve with fresh lemon and or fresh herbs and yoghurt.
- Add in any greens you like but about 5 minutes before serving.
- For a thinner soup, add more water or vegetable stock.
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