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Lentil Cream Soup

Name: Lentil Cream Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 250 g red or green lentils; 1 large onion; 1–2 carrots; 1/4 small celery root; 2–3 garlic cloves; 1 small potato (optional); 2–3 tbsp olive oil; 1 l water or vegetable broth; salt, pepper, thyme, cumin, paprika to taste; lemon; croutons, toasted seeds

Lentil cream soup is a hearty, healthy, and quick soup, made from red or green lentils, vegetables, and spices. It is served plain, with croutons or toasted seeds.

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Servings

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Prep

15 min

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Cook

30 min

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Total

45 min

🥘Ingredients

servings

Mixture

For serving

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✅Dietary Compatibility

🌱Vegan🥗Vegetarian✝️Orthodox fasting🐟Pescatarian🥛Dairy-free💪High-protein🥦Clean eating🫒Mediterranean

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Yield

1.5 L lentil cream soup (for 4 servings)

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

Keeps for 3-4 days refrigerated, reheat before serving.

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Freezer

Can be frozen for 3-4 months, thaw gradually.

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per serving (approx. 350 ml)

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Calories

150 kcal

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Protein

8 g

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Fat

10 g

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Carbohydrates

6 g

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Fiber

4 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Toasted croutons or seeds

🥂Garlic bread

🥂Sour cream or Greek yogurt

🥂Fresh green salad

💡Variations

With curry: add a teaspoon of curry for exotic flavor.

With ginger: add ginger root for spicy note.

With coconut milk: replace water with coconut milk for creaminess.