Classic Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Classic Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried lentils, washed and picked over; 1 bay leaf; fresh thyme (several sprigs, or a few pinches of dried); 1 carrot, cut into 1/2 inch dice; 1 stalk celery, cut into 1/2 inch dice; 6 cups vegetable stock (vegetable stock preferred) or 6 cups water (vegetable stock preferred); salt; fresh ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon minced garlic

Servings: persons

1 cup dried lentils, washed and picked over
1 bay leaf
fresh thyme (several sprigs, or a few pinches of dried)
1 carrot, cut into 1/2 inch dice
1 stalk celery, cut into 1/2 inch dice
6 cups vegetable stock (vegetable stock preferred) or 6 cups water (vegetable stock preferred)
salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic

1
Add lentils, bay leaf, thyme, carrot, celery, and stock in a saucepan; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
2
Bring to a boil, then decrease heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, add olive oil to a small skillet over medium heat.
4
Add the onion and cook, stirring, until it softens, about 5 minutes.
5
Add in garlic and stir, then cook for 1 minute more and turn off heat.
6
When the lentils are tender, discard the bay leaf and thyme sprigs and stir the onion mixture into the soup.
7
Add more stock if the soup is too thick, then taste; adjust the seasoning and serve.

170

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried lentils, washed and picked over, 1 bay leaf, fresh thyme (several sprigs, or a few pinches of dried), 1 carrot, cut into 1/2 inch dice, and more.

Yes, Classic 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.

Classic Lentil Soup

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