Name: Rich Red Lentil Soup Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 375g red lentils; 1L water; 2 tbs butter; 1 red capsicum diced; 2 zucchinis diced medium; 1 onion large finely chopped; 1 leek thinly sliced; 3 carrots sliced; 2 carrots grated; 450g canned condensed tomato soup; 500ml chicken stock (liquid); 1 tbs parsley chopped; 1 tbs parmesan cheese optional shaved; 1 pinch salt and pepper *to taste

by SpiceGirl Last updated on 05/05/2025

An easy tomato-based lentil soup that's full of flavour and good for you too.

- SpiceGirl

Ingredients

375g red lentils
1L water
2 tbs butter
1 red capsicum diced
2 zucchinis diced medium
1 onion large finely chopped
1 leek thinly sliced
3 carrots sliced
2 carrots grated
450g canned condensed tomato soup
500ml chicken stock (liquid)
1 tbs parsley chopped
1 tbs parmesan cheese optional shaved
1 pinch salt and pepper *to taste

Method

Step 1

Place lentils in a large saucepan and cover with water.
Step 2

Cook the lentils until soft. Do not allow the lentils to dry out.
Step 3

Fry all the vegetables in butter/margarine until soft, then add to the lentils.
Step 4

Add chicken stock, tomato soup, and simmer until soup has thickened. Season to taste.
Step 5

Serve with shaved parmesan and chopped parsley or coriander.