Lemon Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Lemon Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups vegetable broth or 6 cups chicken broth; 4 cups water; 1 1/2 cups green lentils; 1 1/2 cups red lentils; 2 carrots, stalks chopped; 1 tomatoes, chopped or (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1 onion, large chopped; 6 garlic cloves; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon thyme; 1/4 teaspoon sage; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper, to taste; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ginger; lemon rind, zest amount to individual taste; 1/8 cup red wine or 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Servings: persons

6 cups vegetable broth or 6 cups chicken broth
4 cups water
1 1/2 cups green lentils
1 1/2 cups red lentils
2 carrots, stalks chopped
1 tomatoes, chopped or (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 onion, large chopped
6 garlic cloves
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon sage
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon fresh ginger
lemon rind, zest amount to individual taste
1/8 cup red wine or 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1
Presoak lentils and rinse or directly boil.
2
Bring to boil the 4 cups of water and reduce to medium; add the lentil and start to cook for 15 minutes on medium. Add stock and cook further.
3
Simultaneously in a fry pan heat olive oil and add all spices and vegetable (except tomato and lemon rind) and cook on high for 3 - 5 minutes.
4
Add wine and deglaze pan; add tomatoes and lemon rind.
5
Once tomatoes soften combine the mixture with the now boiling lentil and stock and cook until lentil reaches its desired tenderness.

1129

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

135

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups vegetable broth or 6 cups chicken broth, 4 cups water, 1 1/2 cups green lentils, 1 1/2 cups red lentils, and more.

Yes, Lemon 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.

Lemon Lentil Soup

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