Red lentil soup with chilli, garlic and rosemary

This delicious winter soup is only 6 Weight Watchers ProPoints per serve.

Ingredients (serves 4)

1 Tbsp grapeseed oil
1 garlic clove
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1 long fresh red chilli, thinly sliced
2 celery sticks, thinly sliced
1 cup (200g) dried red lentils, rinsed
400g can diced tomatoes
1L (4 cups) chicken stock
400g can cannellini beans, rinsed, drained
¼ cup small fresh basil leaves

Method

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, rosemary, chilli and celery and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until fragrant.
Add lentils, tomatoes, stock and 1 cup (250ml) water and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until lentils are tender.
Add beans and cook for 2 minutes or until heated through. Remove and discard rosemary sprig. Serve soup topped with basil.

Notes

For an even chunkier soup, add your choice of 0 ProPoints value vegetables, such as diced carrots or broccoli florets, for the last 6–8 minutes of cooking. The Weight Watchers ProPoints® plan has been given a fresh, new, smart made simple approach with the introduction of an extensive list of new recipes and meal ideas tailored to individual food preferences - from Gluten to Lactose Free, Mediterranean to Vegetarian, Classic, and Filling & Healthy options – all designed to make Weight Watchers easier to fit into different lifestyle choices.

57 Comments

- - meedee said
  - 29 May 2022
    10:47 am
Perfect for a Winters lunch or dinner

- - mummabear said
  - 23 Jul 2021
    8:59 pm
Wintery deliciousness

- - sars_angelchik said
  - 25 Jun 2021
    8:52 am
Sounds yum, but would replace celery for something else.

- - shanika said
  - 24 Jun 2021
    12:11 pm
This is great with a toasted bread.

- - rovermum said
  - 24 Jun 2021
    8:59 am
I made a yummy veggie and lentil soup this week but I’m always looking out for new options. I’d have to leave the chilli out though.

- - littlehandsofmine said
  - 23 Jun 2021
    10:36 pm
I am skipping the chilli. It is not a hit with any of the family members.

- - Mrs.twinmama said
  - 23 Jun 2021
    8:06 pm
A great nourishing winter meal to enjoy with the family!

- - Zmijka86 said
  - 23 Jun 2021
    8:06 pm
Looks super healthy. Thank you for sharing

- - mom93821 said
  - 16 Apr 2020
    7:48 am
A superior and delicious soup in every way – so much flavour.

- - tessie said
  - 23 Sep 2017
    1:06 pm
Sounds delicious. Just the sort of thing for this weather and a Weight Watchers recipe as well

- - mom101628 said
  - 08 Sep 2017
    9:29 pm
Had this tonight – lovely. thanks for sharing.

- - rovermum said
  - 06 Sep 2017
    9:59 am
I imagine this would be warm in the belly on a cold winter’s day. We’re not chilli eaters in our home, so I imagine I could play with this recipe a bit.
- mom93821 replied
  
  20 Apr 2020 , 5:49 am
  Add a freshly baked crusty roll to this meal and it is a winner.
- - Ellen said
  - 05 Sep 2017
    2:34 am
Yum ! Whether lentil soup or not, to nearly every soup I add lentils and or beans. Such a beautiful food with high nutritional profile.

- - rachel1970 said
  - 04 Sep 2017
    7:40 pm
yumm, sounds like a perfect combination to a delicious soup. Will be making this in the very near future (like this week!)

- - mom101628 said
  - 12 Aug 2017
    8:17 pm
Fantastic soup and healthy – will be making this very soon. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

- - mom62527 said
  - 27 Jul 2017
    12:53 pm
This is my kind of recipe, it’s hearty full of vegetables and my favourite lentils are the red ones. Another great recipe to add to my cookbook and experiences to cook and eat.

- - Nas01 said
  - 07 Jul 2017
    11:01 am
Perfect for this cold weather

- - nadine_hill said
  - 04 Jul 2017
    12:07 pm
Looks delicious – you wouldn’t believe it was so healthy!

- - mom62624 said
  - 15 May 2017
    7:01 am
This looks wonderfully healthy and will be sure to warm hearts this winter.

- - nealsq said
  - 07 Jan 2017
    8:55 pm
I love weight watcher’s recipes, so much flavour and colour! The weight control is really just an added bonus!