Carla Christian, RD, LD
Carla Christian, RD, LD, received her associate’s degree in culinary arts from The Culinary Institute of America in 2006 and her bachelor’s degree in dietetics from Michigan State University in 2009. She finished her dietetic internship from The University of Nebraska Medical Center in 2010 and is a former chef in the Better Homes and Gardens® Test Kitchen. Photo by Jason Donnelly



Comments (23)
I would like a copy of this recipe
Not a cumin lover. Can it be left out?
It cannot, Jackie. You must follow the recipe exactly or the universe will implode.
Made this on the week-end and enjoyed as well. My spouse did not like the cumin so next time I will need to replace it with something else. Any suggestions?
Coriander could work. Or thyme and rosemary.
Made this for the first time tonight and loved it! Hubby doesn’t like celery, squash or tomatoes in soups so I separated 1/3 or so of soup into separate pan & finished the recipe for myself with everything except the celery. I cut it and ate the pieces along with my soup in place of crackers. Fresh celery really complements lentil soups! Hubby enjoyed his portion, too. I’ll make this one again.
This is good. I did add lemon and lemon zest to mine. I also added a few
Loved it. Next time, I will decrease amount of cumin though.
Quick, easy, tasty!
Very good and comes together quickly. Thanks!
Delicious and so easy!! Thank you!!
This was delicious. I also added some diced potatoes.
Amazing! I also added chili flakes, lemon zest and a bit of lemon juice. Very bright and yummy!
Delicious and easy to make!
Delicious light and yet filling soup. I jazzed mine up a titch with a pinch of red pepper flakes and the zest and juice of one lemon.
How many calories per serving?
no need to count calories on such a wonderful soup =)
Absolutely wonderful! I’m so glad I made a lot of it!
Looks delicious. Making your Mediterranean Lentil and spinach soup this week.
Delicious! Thanks for the recipe!
It’s on my dinner menu tonight.
Love lentils
Love this soup! Nutritious and low fat.
Truly delicious.