Cream Of Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Cream Of Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth, divided; 2 cups dried lentils, rinsed; 1 bay leaf; 1 whole clove; 1 medium red onion, chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 medium carrots, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon curry powder; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley

Servings: persons

6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth, divided
2 cups dried lentils, rinsed
1 bay leaf
1 whole clove
1 medium red onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley

1
In a large saucepan, combine the 4 cups of broth, lentils, bay leaf and clove. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until lentils are tender, 25-30 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute onion and celery in butter until crisp-tender. Add the carrots, salt, sugar, curry powder and pepper; saute until vegetables are tender, 2-3 minutes longer . Add garlic; cook for 1 minute.
3
Drain lentils; discard broth, bay leaf and clove. Add to vegetable mixture. Stir in the spinach, remaining 2 cups broth, cream, lemon juice and parsley; cook over low heat until heated through and spinach is wilted.

1291

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

128

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth, divided, 2 cups dried lentils, rinsed, 1 bay leaf, 1 whole clove, and more.

Yes, Cream Of 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.

Cream Of Lentil Soup

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