French Lentil and Vegetable Soup Recipe

Name: French Lentil and Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound French green lentils, picked over and rinsed; Boiling water; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving; 3 large onions, chopped; 3 medium garlic cloves, minced; 2 large leeks, white and tender green parts only, chopped; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 tablespoon chopped thyme; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 8 celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 6 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 3 quarts chicken stock or low-sodium broth; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 2 tablespoons dry red wine or red wine vinegar; Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Servings: persons

1 pound French green lentils, picked over and rinsed
Boiling water
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
3 large onions, chopped
3 medium garlic cloves, minced
2 large leeks, white and tender green parts only, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon chopped thyme
1 teaspoon ground cumin
8 celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch dice
6 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch dice
3 quarts chicken stock or low-sodium broth
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons dry red wine or red wine vinegar
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

1
In a large heatproof bowl, cover the lentils with boiling water and let stand for 15 minutes.
2
Drain and set aside.
3
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large pot.
4
Add the onions, garlic, leeks, 1 tablespoon of salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons of pepper and the thyme and cumin and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are very tender, about 20 minutes.
5
Add the celery and carrots and cook until they begin to soften, about 10 minutes.
6
Add the chicken stock, tomato paste and lentils to the pot.
7
Increase the heat to high, cover and bring to a boil.
8
Uncover, reduce the heat to moderate and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender, about 1 hour.
9
Stir in the red wine and season with salt and pepper to taste.
10
Serve hot with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkling of Parmesan.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound French green lentils, picked over and rinsed, Boiling water, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving, 3 large onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, French Lentil and Vegetable 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.

French Lentil and Vegetable Soup

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