Red lentils, fresh dill and tomatoes jive together in this hearty soup that has comfort written all over it. There is no need to run to the store for some broth to prepare this tasty soup; instead a simple salted simmer brings out the flavors of the lentils and tomatoes in such a way that requires very little extra ingredients.
I can confidently say that this red lentil and dill soup is in my top 5 favorite soups, if not the top! Not only because it tastes great, but because it is very easy, cheap and quick to make.
With the large serving size, it can be a nutritious lunch for a few days. Some will be happy on that note, some will not. We personally love leftovers in our house, so we think it’s great news!
If you have kids in school, you can heat it up in the morning, transfer it to a soup thermos, and away they go with a delicious, healthy school lunch! Red lentils are an excellent alternative to meat because they are over 25% protein and a great source of iron.
This soup is a tasty way to get your fiber, folate, potassium, zinc, copper, thiamine and numerous vitamins including B6…the list goes on.
I normally give some ideas for tweaking the recipe, but with this one, I feel like it is completely unnecessary. You can store the soup in the fridge for about 4 days or freeze it for 6 months.
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Red Lentil and Dill Soup
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 large onion - chopped
- 8 cups water
- 2 cups red lentils - rinsed in cold water
- 28 oz. canned diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp. salt - or to taste
- 2 tbsp. fresh dill - chopped
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the water, lentils, diced tomatoes and salt.
- Bring to a boil over high heat. Turn heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Mix in the fresh dill. Season to taste, if needed. Serve.
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Nutrition
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