Easy Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Easy Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 large onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 tsp curry powder or ground cumin; 1 stalk celery, diced; 1 potato, peeled and diced; 1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed; 4 cups chicken stock or broth; 1/4 tsp pepper; Salt to taste; 1 tbsp lemon juice; dash hot red pepper sauce, optional; 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

Servings: persons

1 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tsp curry powder or ground cumin
1 stalk celery, diced
1 potato, peeled and diced
1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed
4 cups chicken stock or broth
1/4 tsp pepper
Salt to taste
1 tbsp lemon juice
dash hot red pepper sauce, optional
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

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Directions
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1. Heat oil in large saucepan or Dutch oven. Add onion and garlic and cook until tender and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add curry powder and cook for 30 seconds.
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2. Add carrot, celery and potato and combine well. Stir in lentils and stock. Bring to boil. Add pepper and salt. Cook gently covered, for 30 minutes.
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3. Serve as is or puree soup for a smoother texture. Add lemon juice and hot pepper sauce. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve sprinkled with cilantro.
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Source:Bonnie Stern

528

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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: 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 large onion, diced, 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, 1 tsp curry powder or ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Easy 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.

Easy Lentil Soup

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