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 dried shiitake mushrooms, divided; 1 tsp. olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped (2 cups); 1 1/2 cups lentils; 1/2 tsp. chopped chipotle chile in adobo sauce; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 cup whole milk; 2 tsp. sherry vinegar; 1 Tbs. unsalted butter; 1 1/2 Tbs. olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, sliced; 3 slices sourdough bread, crusts removed, cubed; 1 1/2 Tbs. chopped chives

Servings: persons

6 dried shiitake mushrooms, divided
1 tsp. olive oil
1 large onion, chopped (2 cups)
1 1/2 cups lentils
1/2 tsp. chopped chipotle chile in adobo sauce
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup whole milk
2 tsp. sherry vinegar
1 Tbs. unsalted butter
1 1/2 Tbs. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, sliced
3 slices sourdough bread, crusts removed, cubed
1 1/2 Tbs. chopped chives

1
To make Soup: Cover mushrooms with 2 cups boiling water in bowl.
2
Let stand 30 minutes.
3
Drain, and reserve liquid.
4
Remove and discard stems, then thinly slice caps.
5
Set aside.
6
Heat oil in pot over medium-high heat.
7
Add onion, and saute 7 minutes, or until soft.
8
Add lentils, chipotle, 1/2 cup mushrooms, reserved mushroom liquid, salt and 5 cups water.
9
Reduce heat to medium low, and simmer, partially covered, 45 minutes.
10
Puree in blender or food processor.
11
Return to pot, and stir in milk, vinegar and butter.
12
To make Croutons: Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.
13
Add garlic and remaining mushrooms, and cook 1 minute, or until browned and crisp.
14
Transfer to bowl.
15
Add bread cubes to pan, and saute 3 minutes, or until browned.
16
Toss croutons with mushrooms.
17
Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with croutons and chives.

670

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Protein

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 dried shiitake mushrooms, divided, 1 tsp. olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped (2 cups), 1 1/2 cups lentils, 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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