Perhaps I should rename my blog ‘All That I’m Blending’ I’ve been making so much soup recently. But that’s the joy of soup isn’t it? You can pretty much throw what you’ve got hanging around into the pot and miraculously out comes a steaming hot bowl of marvellous soup. My red lentil and tomato soup is no different. Made using what I had in the cupboards and fridge this felt like a meal concocted out of nothing; and I have extra portions in the freezer for a rainy day.
Ingredients
You will need (for four bowlfuls):
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- Oil for frying (I used rapeseed)
- 1 tsp each of smoked paprika and ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Handful cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tin chopped tomatoes
- 100g red lentils
- 250ml water
- Salt and pepper
Method
Get a little oil in a saucepan on a medium heat and add the onion. Fry for five minutes until softened.
Add the garlic and spices to the pan and fry for another minute or so. Then add all the remaining ingredients and bring the pan to the boil.
Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for another 20 minutes, or until the lentils are cooked.
Check the seasoning and adjust as needed.
I served it as it is but it would be great with bread or with any leftover roasted veg stirred through.
I love this soup for two main reasons: firstly, it’s ready in half an hour and secondly, it’s absolutely packed full of flavour. Red lentil and tomato soup is a classic combination and the addition of smoked paprika and cumin give it a real warmth. The fresh tomatoes bring a little sweetness and the red lentils plenty of bulk and body. It’s filling, vibrant and a perfect bright red colour for a cloudy day.
I am a soup person 🙂 This looks filling, comforting and very tasty!
Thanks Angie, it’s so filling and vibrant.
Looks very filling and satisfying.
Loverly
Thank you!
Mmmmmm I love the paprika in here. Great recipe. And it’s pretty! Keep on blending!
I love the flavour of paprika, I add it to as many recipes as I can!
Loved this when I saw it on Instagram. Lots of soups here, too… and we have all the ingredients to make this! Stay safe and healthy!
Hope you’re staying safe and happy too David, thank you.
I had red lentils tonight for dinner. I love them and I cooked them like you with tomatoes. So heathy and tasty, your dish is wonderful. Have a lovely Easter.
Thanks Alida! I always have lentils in the cupboards, they’re so versatile.
I love tomato soup! And red lentils. But have never thought to combine them! This slooksxand sounds exceptionally tasty. And easy! Thanks for the recipe!
No problem Laura, it is so easy to cook up.
I’m now going to start referring you as “my soup lady!” You’ve got all the good soups covered- no need to look any further for a good soup!
Hahaha! I’m happy to be a ‘soup lady’ Fran!
i don’t think i’d ever tire of soup, especially when there are so many ways to change it up! i find that i add cumin to nearly all of my soups!
I like that idea Grace, cumin has such a savoury flavour.
Can’t go wrong with red lentil soup. I like all the spices and the tomatoes. I’m always up for a good bowl of vegan soup.
Thanks Judee, I love tomatoes and lentils together.