Red lentil soup with orange and ginger

Red lentil soup with orange and ginger

Red lentil soup with orange and ginger is a fresh and warm flavour combination that works perfectly in small glasses for the festive table.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Starter, Soups

Cuisine Mediterranean, Own recipe, Vegeterian

Servings 8 persons

Calories 207 kcal

Equipment

• mixer / blender

Ingredients

  

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• 250 gr red lentils dried
• 2 oranges
• 600 ml vegetable broth
• 1 clove garlic
• 4 cm ginger fresh
• 1 onion
• ½ leek
• 2 tbl spoon olive oil
• salt and pepper
• 3 tbl spoon fried onions
• 2 tbl spoon chives chopped

Instructions

 

• Rinse the red lentils until the water runs clear. Set aside.

  Chop the onion, leek and garlic into small pieces.
• Put 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a deep pot and sauté the onion, garlic and leek.

  Add the stock and lentils. Leave to simmer for 20 minutes on a low heat.
• Peel 1 orange and cut it into pieces. Squeeze the juice from the other one.
• Once the lentils are cooked, add the orange pieces and juice. Season with salt and pepper. Grate the ginger and add it to the soup.

  Remove the pot from the heat and blend until smooth. Taste and season again if necessary.
• Fill the glasses and finish with fried onions and finely chopped chives. And just like that, you have a festive soup… lentils are also delicious and festive.

Notes

This red lentil soup with orange and ginger is a simple recipe that packs a lot of flavour with few ingredients. Red lentils cook quickly and provide plant-based protein, fibre and minerals. The combination of onion, garlic and fresh ginger provides a warm base flavour, while orange adds a fresh, light citrus note that pairs well with lentils.

The soup has a naturally smooth texture because red lentils break down easily. This makes the soup ideal for serving in small glasses at a party or dinner. The flavour is distinct but not heavy, making the dish perfect as an appetiser, small starter or part of a party buffet. The topping of fried onions and chives adds a crunchy accent and makes the dish suitable for a party table.

Nutrition

Calories: 207kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 9gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 348mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 11gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 498IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 3mg

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4 responses to “Red lentil soup with orange and ginger”

1. Tania Williams says:

   22/12/2025 at 15:22

   Hi, I wanted to make this soup but it does not specify how much stock to use (unless my eyesight is failing 🫣🤣). Please may you advise. Thank 🙏🏼

   Reply
   • Patricia de Donder says:

     22/12/2025 at 15:37

     Hi Tania,
     Indeed I forgot to put the “stock”. I start with 600 ml. After nlending and if the soup is too thick than you can still ad some extra… Greetings, Patricia

2. Tania Williams says:

   23/12/2025 at 11:27

   Hi Patricia

   Please may I check where and how the ginger is used in this recipe (plus the quantity). Sorry to be a pain but I was hoping to make this gorgeous looking soup today. Thanks 🙏🏼 Tania

   Reply
   • Patricia de Donder says:

     23/12/2025 at 12:44

     Oh, it seems I have been writing too quick ;-)… I have add it to the recipe now. 😘

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