🍲 Hearty Lentil Soup | Cozy, Affordable Family Dinner

Name: Buttery Garlic Cheese Rolls Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 6 rolls
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp instant yeast; 1 tsp sugar; 1 tsp salt; 3 tbsp unsalted butter; 3/4 cup warm milk (add a little more if needed); 1 egg; 4 tbsp softened butter; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 2 tbsp chopped parsley or chives; Salt and pepper to taste

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3 days ago
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Hearty homemade lentil soup served with bread on a rustic table — healthy and affordable family dinner. — Warm, nourishing lentil soup made from simple pantry ingredients. ❤️

❤️ A Real Soup for Real Life

There’s something special about a bowl of warm, homemade lentil soup.It’s the kind of meal that feels like a hug on a busy day — simple, nourishing, and full of flavor.

As a mom who works full-time, I know how valuable quick and affordable dinners are.That’s why this lentil soup is one of my go-to recipes. It’s cheap, filling, and ready in under 30 minutes — perfect for any night of the week.

Pair it with my Creamy Garlic Pasta for a full, balanced dinner that costs less than $10 for the whole family.

Creamy garlic pasta and lentil soup combo — complete meal under $10. — Pair with creamy garlic pasta for the perfect budget-friendly dinner. 🍝🍲

🥣 Lentil Soup Recipe

Servings: 4 Prep time: 10 min Cook time: 25 min

Ingredients

1 cup dried lentils (any variety)
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tomato or 1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp paprika (Hungarian, if possible)
4 cups water or broth
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a medium pot. Add onion, carrots, and garlic; sauté until fragrant.
Stir in tomato or tomato paste and paprika.
Add lentils and water/broth; bring to a boil.
Lower the heat and simmer 20–25 minutes, until lentils are tender.
Season with salt and pepper. Add a dash of vinegar or lemon juice before serving if you like a brighter flavor.

🌿 Why I Love This Soup

It’s nourishing and versatile — you can use red, brown, or green lentils, and it always turns out delicious.It’s rich in fiber and protein, keeps you full for hours, and costs next to nothing to make.

In Hungarian homes, we often serve lentil soup at the start of the year for luck — but I love it all year long.

Close-up of creamy garlic pasta twirled on a fork — quick and affordable family dinner idea. — Silky, garlicky pasta that costs less than $5 to make — real food, real comfort. ❤️

✨ More Cozy, Budget-Friendly Dinners

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