Tomato and lentil soup
Tomato soup is one of the classics. Healthy and comforting, it’s a meal that appeals to almost everyone. This soup adds lentils for extra protein! There are countless varieties of tomato soup, so you can choose the recipe that most appeals to your taste.
Tomato soup with lentils
This is a simple variation on a tomato soup recipe. The added lentils are rich in iron and protein, and make the soup more nutritious. The tomatoes are bursting with vitamins and minerals, and contain vitamin C, zinc, calcium, and iron.
This tomato soup recipe is healthy, flavorsome, and easy to prepare.
Are you in the mood for more soups? Click here to check out the recipe for bell pepper soup.
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
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2bell peppers
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4tomatoes
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1 ⅔ cupslentils from the can
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4 ¼ cupsvegetable stock
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4 tbspchili sauce
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½ cuptomato puree
Instructions
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Boil the vegetable stock in a saucepan.
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Meanwhile, chop the bell peppers and add to the boiling vegetable stock.
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Cook for five minutes, while chopping the tomatoes into cubes. Add the tomatoes and cook for another 10 minutes on low heat.
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Add the lentils and wait until the soup comes back to the boil.
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Mix in the tomato purée and chilli sauce and heat before serving.
