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 1/2 cup lentils, washed and picked over; 5 cup water, or vegetable broth and water combination; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1/2 cup chopped carrot; 1 green onion, chopped; 1/2 onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 1 1/2 tsp dried herbs (oregano, thyme blend); 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp curry powder; 1 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp salt, (I ended up adding a little more as I kept adding broth/water. adjust accordingly to your liking)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cup lentils, washed and picked over
5 cup water, or vegetable broth and water combination
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1 green onion, chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 1/2 tsp dried herbs (oregano, thyme blend)
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp curry powder
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt, (I ended up adding a little more as I kept adding broth/water. adjust accordingly to your liking)

1
Chop up green onion, onion, garlic, celery, and carrot.
2
Add olive oil and butter to large pot and heat on medium-low.
3
When you see it start slightly bubbling, add in onions, celery, garlic, and carrots.
4
Let it all simmer about 3 to 5 minutes or until translucent and fragrant.
5
Add in cumin, herbs, curry, a good pinch of salt, and pepper.
6
Let it simmer another couple of minutes.
7
Add in lentils and stir frequently to coat with the vegetable spice mixture for a couple minutes.
8
Add in water, cover, and reduce heat to low.
9
Let it cook for about 40-60 minutes or until the lentils are tender and a nice flavor has developed.
10
You will need to give it a stir about every 10 minutes and check on the amount of water.
11
You may want more or less depending on if you want something more soupy or more like a stew consistency.
12
I added in a couple cups of water/broth at a time until I had the consistency I liked.
13
Enjoy!

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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 1/2 cup lentils, washed and picked over, 5 cup water, or vegetable broth and water combination, 1/2 cup chopped celery, 1/2 cup chopped carrot, 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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