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A bowl of Red Pepper Red Lentil Soup garnished with fresh parsley.

Red Pepper Red Lentil Soup

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This Red Pepper Red Lentil Soup is a delicious combination of sweet peppers and hearty lentils. This comforting soup is just a few simple ingredients.
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 239
Author Elizabeth

Ingredients

  • 1 Medium Yellow Onion diced
  • 2 Medium Red Bell Peppers diced
  • 2 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • 2 Teaspoons Paprika
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Cup Red Lentils
  • 2 Tablespoons White Rice
  • 5 Cups Vegetable Broth
  • Fresh Parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • In a large pot over medium heat, heat the onion and pepper. Cook 5 minutes, stirring often, until the veggies are starting to soften.
  • Add the garlic, tomato paste, paprika, and salt. Stir.
  • Add the lentils, rice, and broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer gently for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and serve with a garnish of parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 620mg | Potassium: 673mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2435IU | Vitamin C: 82mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 4mg