Herby Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Herby Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling; 1 carrot, finely chopped; 2 celery ribs, finely chopped; 1 white onion, finely chopped; 1 leek, finely chopped; 12 ounces brown lentils, soaked overnight; 1 rosemary sprig; 1 sprig fresh sage; 2 fresh bay leaves; 1 12 pints vegetable stock; 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar; 6 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley; salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
1 carrot, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 white onion, finely chopped
1 leek, finely chopped
12 ounces brown lentils, soaked overnight
1 rosemary sprig
1 sprig fresh sage
2 fresh bay leaves
1 12 pints vegetable stock
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
6 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
salt & freshly ground black pepper

1
Warm the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.
2
Add the chopped vegetables, cover and cook gently for about 5 minutes until translucent.
3
Drain the lentils and add to the vegetables.
4
Cook for 3 minutes, stirring.
5
Tie the herbs together with string to make a bouquet garni.
6
Add to the pan along with the vegetable stock.
7
Bring the soup to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer over a medium heat for 1 hour, until the lentils are very soft, skimming away any impurities which rise to the top.
8
Discard the bouquet garni and set aside 4 spoonfuls of lentils as garnish.
9
Puree the soup in a food processor or blender, then push through a fine sieve.
10
Pour it back into the pan, add the vinegar and season to taste.
11
Bring back to the boil.
12
In a separate pan, gently warm the reserved lentils.
13
Stir in the parsley, then spoon the mixture into the centre of individual soup plates.
14
Pour the soup round the edge and drizzle with olive oil.

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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: 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling, 1 carrot, finely chopped, 2 celery ribs, finely chopped, 1 white onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Herby 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.

Herby Lentil Soup

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