lose weight lentil soup recipe
Warm up with this hearty, homemade lentil soup — a perfect winter recipe for healthy weight maintenance! This nourishing soup is easy to batch cook and stores well in the fridge or freezer, so you always have a quick, satisfying meal. Just heat and enjoy! Packed with fibre, protein, and cosy flavours, this lentil soup is a go-to for keeping you full and energised all season long. Made with legumes, herbs, and spices, it's a wholesome choice especially beneficial for women experiencing perimenopause or menopause, helping to manage symptoms naturally. Just heat, serve, and enjoy a delicious, energising meal that keeps you full all season long.
Ready in under 30 minutes
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.