Mediterranean Red Lentil Soup is velvety, comforting, and nutritious! Plus, it’s so easy to make with lentils, a few veggies, and spices like Aleppo pepper! Naturally gluten-free, and with a simple swap for a vegan option, this Mediterranean lentil soup is ready in about 30 minutes.
Prep Time: 5minutes
Cook Time: 27minutes
Total Time: 32minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients for Mediterranean Red Lentil Soup
⭐5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
⭐1 medium yellow onion, chopped
⭐3 garlic cloves, minced, divided
⭐2 to 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
⭐1 medium russet potato, peeled and small diced or chopped
⭐Kosher salt
⭐2 tablespoons tomato paste
⭐6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
⭐2 teaspoons Aleppo pepper, divided
⭐1 teaspoon cumin
⭐½ teaspoon coriander
⭐1 cup red lentils, picked over and rinsed
⭐1 large lemon, cut into wedges