Lentil Noodle Soup With Greens Recipe

Name: Lentil Noodle Soup With Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups brown lentils; 1 tablespoon plus 1 pinch sea salt; 1 cup olive oil; 3 medium red or yellow onions or 5 large shallots, diced; 1 poblano or other chile pepper, seeded and diced (optional); 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 4 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 4 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper; 4 stalks celery, diced; 2 large carrots, peeled and diced; 1 packed cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 packed cups chopped fresh spinach; 2 packed cups chopped kale; 2 green or plum tomatoes, diced (optional); 8 ounces fettuccini, broken in half; juice of 2 lemons (1/4 to 1/2 cup)

Servings: persons

3 cups brown lentils
1 tablespoon plus 1 pinch sea salt
1 cup olive oil
3 medium red or yellow onions or 5 large shallots, diced
1 poblano or other chile pepper, seeded and diced (optional)
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
4 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
4 stalks celery, diced
2 large carrots, peeled and diced
1 packed cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 packed cups chopped fresh spinach
2 packed cups chopped kale
2 green or plum tomatoes, diced (optional)
8 ounces fettuccini, broken in half
juice of 2 lemons (1/4 to 1/2 cup)

1
Combine the lentils and a pinch of salt in a pot and cover with water by 1 inch.
2
Cover with the lid and boil over high heat for 20 minutes.
3
Drain and set aside.
4
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
5
Toss in the onions or shallots, and chile pepper, if using, and saute until golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes.
6
Stir in the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
7
Sprinkle in the cumin, coriander and black pepper and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
8
Toss in the celery, carrots and cilantro, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
9
Add the spinach, kale, tomatoes, if using, 15 cups of water and remaining 1 tablespoon salt and bring to a boil.
10
Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
11
Pour in the lentils, return the broth to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes more.
12
Add the fettuccini and cook until al dente.
13
Stir in the lemon juice and serve hot.

845

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 3 cups brown lentils, 1 tablespoon plus 1 pinch sea salt, 1 cup olive oil, 3 medium red or yellow onions or 5 large shallots, diced, and more.

Yes, Lentil Noodle Soup With Greens falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

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Lentil Noodle Soup With Greens

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Variations & substitutions

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