Big-Batch Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Big-Batch Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 medium onions chopped; 3 medium sweet red bell peppers chopped; 3 cloves garlic minced; 2 each jalapeno pepper minced; 1 tablespoon oregano minced; 1 tablespoon cumin ground; 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander ground; 4 cups lentils, red (masoor dal) or brown lentils, rinsed; 2 cans chicken broth 46oz each, reduced sodium; 1 can tomatoes 28oz; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1/2 cup cilantro fresh, coarsely chopped; ⅓ cup sour cream, light; 1 tablespoon lime juice

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 medium onions chopped
3 medium sweet red bell peppers chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
2 each jalapeno pepper minced
1 tablespoon oregano minced
1 tablespoon cumin ground
1 1/2 teaspoons coriander ground
4 cups lentils, red (masoor dal) or brown lentils, rinsed
2 cans chicken broth 46oz each, reduced sodium
1 can tomatoes 28oz
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup cilantro fresh, coarsely chopped
⅓ cup sour cream, light
1 tablespoon lime juice

1
Warm oil in I 0-quart pot over medium heat Add onion; cook 3 minutes.
2
Add red pep- per, gariic, jalaperio, oregano, cumin and coriander; cook 10 minutes, or until vegetables are soft, stinring frequently.
3
Add lentils, broth.
4
tomatoes with liquid (breaking them up with a spoon) and 2 cups water.
5
Bring lo a boil.
6
Reduce heat and simmer 20 to 30 minutes, or until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally.
7
Stir in salt.
8
Remove 13 of the soup to food processor fitted wilh metal blade.
9
Puree soup by pulsing on-and-off.
10
Stir puree back into soup in pot, along with cilantro.
11
For lime cream: In small bowl, mix sour cream and lime juice; set aside Dinner Plan: Remove 23 of soup (about 14 cups) to 2 separate microwaveproof containers; cool, then freeze for later use.
12
Rewarm remaining soup before serving, if needed.
13
Top with lime cream.
14
(Approximate microwave times: Defrost 45 minutes; reheat 9 minutes, stirring once or twice.
15
Make fresh recipe of lime cream.)

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 3 medium onions chopped, 3 medium sweet red bell peppers chopped, 3 cloves garlic minced, and more.

Yes, Big-Batch 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.

Big-Batch Lentil Soup

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