Lemony Red Lentil Soup
Estimated $2.53 recipe · $1.26 per serving (US / USD)
Velvety spiced red lentil soup brightened with a generous squeeze of lemon.
The recipe
Lemony Red Lentil Soup
Velvety spiced red lentil soup brightened with a generous squeeze of lemon.
Ingredients
- 180g red lentils
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley
Estimated recipe cost
$2.53 for 2 servings · $1.26 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 180g red lentilsPlanning assumption · $1.92 / 454 g · Uses 180g | $0.76 |
| 1 onion, choppedRetail benchmark · $2.84 / 1361 g · Retail reference · Assumes 150 g per item | $0.31 |
| 1 carrot, choppedRetail benchmark · $2.26 / 907 g · Retail reference · Assumes 80 g per item | $0.20 |
| 2 garlic clovesRetail benchmark · $0.72 / 30 g · Retail reference · Assumes 3 g per item/portion | $0.14 |
| 1 tsp cuminPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 60 g · 1 tsp ≈ 2.5g | $0.08 |
| 1 tsp corianderPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 60 g · 1 tsp ≈ 2.5g | $0.08 |
| 1 tbsp olive oilRetail benchmark · $6.12 / 503 ml · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.18 |
| 1 lemonPlanning assumption · $0.60 / 1 each · Count stated in recipe | $0.60 |
| Fresh parsleyPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 28 g · Unspecified amount: assumes 5 g | $0.18 |
| Estimated total | $2.53 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Soften onion and carrot in oil for 6 min, then add garlic, cumin and coriander.
- Add rinsed lentils and 700ml water/stock; simmer 18–20 min until soft.
- Blend until smooth, loosening with water if needed; season well.
- Stir in lemon juice and finish with parsley.
Recipe notes
Blending half the soup gives a creamy body while keeping some texture.
Estimated nutrition per serving
360 kcal · 18g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.