Creamy Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Creamy Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tsp. oil; 3/4 c. onion, chopped; 1 Tbsp. ginger root, peeled and minced; 2 large cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1 tsp. curry powder; 1 c. dried pink lentils; 1/2 tsp. salt; 3 (13 3/4 oz. cans) no-salt chicken broth; 1 (14 oz.) can no-salt stewed tomatoes, undrained; 1/4 c. plus 3 Tbsp. plain nonfat yogurt

Servings: persons

1 tsp. oil
3/4 c. onion, chopped
1 Tbsp. ginger root, peeled and minced
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. curry powder
1 c. dried pink lentils
1/2 tsp. salt
3 (13 3/4 oz. cans) no-salt chicken broth
1 (14 oz.) can no-salt stewed tomatoes, undrained
1/4 c. plus 3 Tbsp. plain nonfat yogurt

1
Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
2
Add next 3 ingredients; saute 3 minutes.
3
Add cumin and curry powder; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
4
Add lentils and next 3 ingredients; stir well and bring to a boil.
5
Cover, reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes or until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally.
6
Spoon 1/3 of mixture into electric blender or food processor, cover and process until smooth.
7
Repeat with remaining lentil mixture.
8
Return mixture to pan; cook over medium heat until heated.
9
Spoon into soup bowls and top with yogurt.

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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 tsp. oil, 3/4 c. onion, chopped, 1 Tbsp. ginger root, peeled and minced, 2 large cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Creamy 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.

Creamy Lentil Soup

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