Hearty Tomato and Red Lentil Soup with Creamy Swirl

Ingredients

- 4 cups of water
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

1. Prepare the Base:
- Combine the water, red lentils, and chopped tomatoes in a large pot.
- Place the pot on the stove over medium heat.

2. Cook the Lentils:
- Allow the mixture to come to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
- Simmer for approximately PT30M (30 minutes) or until the lentils are soft and the tomatoes have broken down.

3. Season the Soup:
- Stir in the teaspoon of salt.
- Taste and adjust if necessary, ensuring the flavors are balanced.

4. Blend the Soup:
- Remove the pot from the heat.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy.
- Be cautious of hot splashes during blending.

5. Add the Cream:
- Return the pot to low heat.
- Stir in the heavy cream, creating a velvety texture and a marbled appearance.
- Heat through without bringing it to a boil, about PT5M (5 minutes).

6. Serve:
- Ladle the hot soup into bowls.
- Optionally, garnish with a drizzle of extra heavy cream or a sprinkle of fresh herbs for added appeal.

Total Time

PT35M
35 minutes

Type of Dish

Lunch

Keywords

Tomato soup, Red lentil soup, Creamy soup, Stove-top soup, Quick lunch, Lentil recipes, Vegetarian lunch, Comfort food, Easy soup recipe, Healthy soup

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 800 calories

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