Creamy Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Creamy Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups split lentils,; 1/4 cup short grain rice,; 1 cup chopped onions,; 1/2 cup chopped leeks,; 1 cup diced carrots,; Juice of 1 lemon (or more if desired),; 1 bay leaf,; 1/2 teaspoon tumeric,; 1/2 teaspoon curry powder,; 1/2 teaspoon cumin,; 2 tablespoons canola oil,; 8-10 cups of water,; salt and pepper to taste,; 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley for garnsihing

Servings: persons

2 cups split lentils,
1/4 cup short grain rice,
1 cup chopped onions,
1/2 cup chopped leeks,
1 cup diced carrots,
Juice of 1 lemon (or more if desired),
1 bay leaf,
1/2 teaspoon tumeric,
1/2 teaspoon curry powder,
1/2 teaspoon cumin,
2 tablespoons canola oil,
8-10 cups of water,
salt and pepper to taste,
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley for garnsihing

1
Rinse lentils and rice in warm water and set aside.
2
In a large heavy pot, heat oil on a medium-high heat. Add onions, leeks and bay leaf and saute for 3-5 minutes, then add carrots, tumeric, curry powder, cumin, salt and pepper and saute for a few minutes. Then add the rice and lentils, stir all ingredients and add water.
3
Allow to come to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and let cook, stirring every 10 minutes, for about 30 minutes. Add lemon juice, and more water if soup is very thick.
4
Allow to cool a little bit and then with a hand-held blender, puree the soup until smooth and creamy.
5
Ladle soup in plates, garnish with parsley and some more cumin and lemon juice if desired. Serve hot.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups split lentils,, 1/4 cup short grain rice,, 1 cup chopped onions,, 1/2 cup chopped leeks,, 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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