Lauren's Lentil Soup (North African Style) Recipe

Name: Lauren's Lentil Soup (North African Style)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried lentils; 3 cups chicken stock; 3 cups water; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon lemon rind, minced or grated; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon sage; ½ teaspoon ground cloves; ½ teaspoon ground ginger; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; 3 carrots, peeled and sliced; 3 stalks celery, sliced along with leaves; 1 onion, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, peeled and left whole

Servings: persons

1 cup dried lentils
3 cups chicken stock
3 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon rind, minced or grated
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon sage
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon cinnamon
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
3 stalks celery, sliced along with leaves
1 onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, peeled and left whole

1
Place first 12 ingredients in large pot.
2
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for one hour.
3
Add carrots, celery, onion and garlic.
4
Again bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, until lentils and vegetables are soft, probably about one hour.
5
Don't overcook the vegetables!
6
Puree half the soup in a food processor or blender, then return pureed portion to the pot, stirring all together.
7
Garnish with green onions or fresh parsley.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried lentils, 3 cups chicken stock, 3 cups water, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Lauren's Lentil Soup (North African Style) 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.

Lauren's Lentil Soup (North African Style)

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