Hearty Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Hearty Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups lentils, sorted and rinsed; 3 tablespoons margarine (I substituted oil); 1 ½ cups chopped fresh tomatoes (I used one can diced and 1 can stewed) or 1 ½ cups canned tomatoes (I used one can diced and 1 can stewed); 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 cup chopped carrot; 3 garlic cloves, chopped (I used a bit of minced garlic); 8 -9 cups chicken broth (I just use the powder from telma) or 8 -9 cups bouillon (I just use the powder from telma); 2 tablespoons juice; 1 ½ tablespoons dark brown sugar (didn't use it); 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (didn't use); 1 -2 teaspoon salt (didn't use); pepper (I put a lot in); fresh dill weed (to garnish, didn't use)

Servings: persons

3 cups lentils, sorted and rinsed
3 tablespoons margarine (I substituted oil)
1 ½ cups chopped fresh tomatoes (I used one can diced and 1 can stewed) or 1 ½ cups canned tomatoes (I used one can diced and 1 can stewed)
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrot
3 garlic cloves, chopped (I used a bit of minced garlic)
8 -9 cups chicken broth (I just use the powder from telma) or 8 -9 cups bouillon (I just use the powder from telma)
2 tablespoons juice
1 ½ tablespoons dark brown sugar (didn't use it)
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (didn't use)
1 -2 teaspoon salt (didn't use)
pepper (I put a lot in)
fresh dill weed (to garnish, didn't use)

1
Soak the lentils in water to cover for at least 3 hours; drain.
2
Heat margarine in a large skillet over medium-high heat and saute tomatoes, onion, celery, carrots, and garlic for 10 minutes or until tender.
3
Add broth.
4
Bring to a boil.
5
Add lentils and reduce heat to low.
6
Simmer, covered, for 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
7
Stir in lemon juice, brown sugar, vinegar, salt, and pepper to tast.
8
Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
9
Garnish with dill weed.

705

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups lentils, sorted and rinsed, 3 tablespoons margarine (I substituted oil), 1 ½ cups chopped fresh tomatoes (I used one can diced and 1 can stewed) or 1 ½ cups canned tomatoes (I used one can diced and 1 can stewed), 1 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Hearty 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.

Hearty Lentil Soup

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