Green lentil soup with ginger and citrus

Green lentil soup with ginger and citrus

A refreshing green lentil soup with ginger and citrus fruits, perfect for autumn days.

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This soup is perfect for the cold autumn days. It combines the mildness of green lentils with the zest of citrus fruits and ginger for a unique flavor.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time10 min
  • Cook time25 min
  • Total35 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodjar
  • Estimated cost$3.00 $0.75 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $1.49
  • $0.21
  • $0.58
  • $0.45
  • $0.27

Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 5 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. First, soak the lentils. Then, finely chop the garlic, and combine all the ingredients (except the oil paint) in a pot.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes more.
  3. Extinguish the fire and add the oil paint. ≈ 3 min
  4. Served hot. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Green lentil soup with ginger and citrus

  • About a cup and a half of green lentils, soaked in water for about 3 hours.$1.49
  • 4 cloves of Allium sativum (garlic)$0.21
  • A glass of orange juice$0.58
  • 2 tablespoons of freshly grated ginger$0.45
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil$0.27

Total$3.00

that's $0.75 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • About a cup and a half of green lentils, soaked in water for about 3 hours.
  • 4 cloves of Allium sativum (garlic)
  • 3 cups of water
  • A glass of orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons of freshly grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • Spices to your liking

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