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

1. Sauté the onions and garlic for a few minutes, add the diced carrots and cook for a few minutes.
2. Add all the dried spices and cook for 1-2 minutes. Then add tomatoes, stock and lentils.
3. 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.
4. 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.