Funky Vegetarian Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Funky Vegetarian Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb lentils, rinsed and picked over; 6 cups water; 2 carrots; 12 large onion; 2 garlic cloves; 2 teaspoons olive oil; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 bay leaf; 20 dashes black pepper (20 grinds); 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon hot paprika; 2 tablespoons Tabasco sauce or 2 tablespoons louisiana hot sauce; 1 teaspoon thyme

Servings: persons

12 lb lentils, rinsed and picked over
6 cups water
2 carrots
12 large onion
2 garlic cloves
2 teaspoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf
20 dashes black pepper (20 grinds)
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon hot paprika
2 tablespoons Tabasco sauce or 2 tablespoons louisiana hot sauce
1 teaspoon thyme

1
Roughly chop the garlic, carrots, and onion.
2
Heat a large saucepan and add olive oil.
3
Heat the olive oil until it moves quickly across the pan.
4
Add the garlic, carrots, onion, cayenne, bayleaf, salt, paprika, and thyme.
5
Saute for approximately five minutes or until fragrant.
6
Add the lentils and give a good stir so that they are coated along with the veggies.
7
Add 4 cups water, reserving the rest in case the soup becomes too thick.
8
Bring to a boil, then simmer for approximately 35 minutes.
9
Take off the heat, and blend soup with an immersion blender or with a stand blender.
10
(If using a countertop blender, blend in batches and be sure to vent the cover!
11
).
12
Adjust seasonings as needed.

1976

kcal

Calories

Fat

352

Carbs

134

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 12 lb lentils, rinsed and picked over, 6 cups water, 2 carrots, 12 large onion, and more.

Yes, Funky Vegetarian 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.

Funky Vegetarian Lentil Soup

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