Apricot Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Apricot Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion, sliced vertically; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/3 cup dried apricot, diced; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano (may use 1 tsp. dried); 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme (may use 1 tsp. dried); 4 cups vegetable stock; 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained; 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 1/2 cups red lentils, picked over, rinsed, and drained

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, sliced vertically
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup dried apricot, diced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano (may use 1 tsp. dried)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme (may use 1 tsp. dried)
4 cups vegetable stock
1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 1/2 cups red lentils, picked over, rinsed, and drained

1
Heat oil in soup pot over medium low heat. Add onion and garlic; saute till onion is just turning translucent and golden.
2
Add apricots and cook, stirring constantly (do not let them burn!) till softened and shiny and just beginning to brown, about 4 minutes.
3
Add cumin, nutmeg, oregano, and thyme and cook, stirring, a minute or so (until spices are evenly distributed and fragrant).
4
Add stock, tomatoes, and lentils; stir till well combined. Bring to a boil, reduce flame and simmer for 40 minutes (till lentils are very tender).
5
Just before serving, puree soup (an immersion blender works best). Garnish each serving with a lemon wedge, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprig of thyme, if desired.

315

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large onion, sliced vertically, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 1/3 cup dried apricot, diced, and more.

Yes, Apricot Lentil Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Apricot Lentil Soup

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