Quick High-Protein Soup with Zucchini & Lentils

Name: Quick High-Protein Soup with Zucchini & Lentils
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: ½ cup red lentils; 1 small zucchini; 1 tomato; 2 garlic cloves; Small piece ginger; 1 tbsp olive oil; Few cumin seeds; to taste salt; Pinch turmeric; 2 cups water

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⏱️ Prep: 5m

🔥 Cook: 8m

🎬 Video: 31s

📊 Easy

🍽️ Course: Main Course 👥 Servings: 2

Looking for a quick and healthy meal? Try this easy zucchini red lentil soup — made in one pan, done in under 15 minutes, and full of plant-based protein and fiber. It’s high-protein, high-fiber, light, simple, and flavorful, requiring no fancy ingredients. Perfect for busy days when you want something nourishing fast!

Instructions

Prepare the ingredients: wash the red lentils (or soak for 20 minutes if preferred), grate the small zucchini, and chop the tomato, garlic cloves, and small piece of ginger.
In one pan, combine the prepared red lentils, grated zucchini, chopped tomato, garlic cloves, ginger, olive oil, cumin seeds, salt (start with ½ tsp if desired), turmeric, and water.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 7-8 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and the soup has reached your desired consistency.

💡 Chef’s Notes

High-protein, high-fiber, light, simple, and flavorful. Made in one pan with no fancy ingredients. Perfect for busy days when you want something nourishing fast.