Red lentil soup with orange and ginger

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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.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Starter, Soups

Cuisine: Mediterranean, Own recipe, Vegeterian

Keyword: festive appetizer, red lentils, festive soup, easy recipe, festive entree, easy healthy recipe, savoury, recipe red lentils, red lentil soup, party, buffet

language: en

gelegenheid: daily dishes, festive

Servings: persons

Calories: 207kcal

Equipment

mixer / blender

Ingredients

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.

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