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Bosnian Red Lentil Soup

Warm and nourishing red lentil soup with vegetables and a hint of paprika.

This Bosnian red lentil soup brings together hearty red lentils, sautéed onion, garlic, carrot and potato in a savory broth, finished with a sprinkle of paprika and fresh parsley.

Updated 4/25/2025
Bosnian Red Lentil Soup

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

25 min

Total Time

35 min

Servings

4

Ingredients

  • Lentils - 200 g
  • Vegetable Broth - 800 ml
  • Garlic - 2 cloves
  • Parsley - 2 tbsp
  • Onion - 1 piece
  • Carrots - 1 piece
  • Evaporated Milk - 100 ml
  • Paprika - 1 tsp
  • Olive Oil - 1 tbsp
  • Daikon Radish - 150 g

Directions

  • Step 1

    Rinse 200 g red lentils.

  • Step 2

    Chop 1 onion, mince 2 garlic cloves, dice 1 carrot and 150 g potato.

  • Step 3

    In a pot, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat; sauté onion and garlic until translucent.

  • Step 4

    Add carrot and potato; cook 3 min.

  • Step 5

    Stir in lentils, then pour 800 ml vegetable broth; bring to a boil.

  • Step 6

    Reduce heat and simmer 20 min until lentils and vegetables are tender.

  • Step 7

    Season with salt, pepper and 1 tsp paprika; stir in 2 tbsp chopped parsley.

  • Step 8

    Serve hot, with an optional squeeze of lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

150
Calories
4g
Fat
20g
Carbs
8g
Protein