Lentil and tomato soup
A quick, flavour-packed homemade soup simmered with onion and garlic, ideal for make-ahead meals and easy lunches.
Updated : 29 December, 2025
Easy
About 20 min.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon
Rapeseed oil
1
Onion
1 clove
Garlic
30 grams
Red lentils
200 grams
Canned tomatoes
100 milliliters
Vegetable broth
pinch
Smoked paprika
to taste
Ground black pepper
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Heat the oil in a small saucepan over a medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until softened and fragrant.
Step 2
Stir in all the remaining ingredients, seasoning with black pepper to taste, and bring the mixture to the boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer gently for 20 minutes.
Step 3
Serve straight away, or allow to cool before storing in the fridge or freezer for convenient lunches later on.
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