Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups vegetable broth or 5 cups chicken broth; 3 cups water; 1 cup green lentil; 1 cup red lentil; 2 carrots, stalks chopped; 2 tomatoes, chopped or 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1 onion, large chopped; 6 garlic cloves; 3 tablespoons olive oil; ¼ teaspoon thyme; ¼ teaspoon sage; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; ¼ teaspoon fresh ginger; 6 slices lemon rind, thinly sliced; ⅛ cup red wine or 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Servings: persons

5 cups vegetable broth or 5 cups chicken broth
3 cups water
1 cup green lentil
1 cup red lentil
2 carrots, stalks chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped or 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 onion, large chopped
6 garlic cloves
3 tablespoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon thyme
¼ teaspoon sage
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon fresh ginger
6 slices lemon rind, thinly sliced
⅛ cup red wine or 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1
Presoak lentil 2 hours and rinse.
2
Bring to boil water and add lentil and cook vigorously for 10 minutes; drain and rinse.
3
Bring to boil the 3 cups of water and reduce to medium and add the lentil; start to cook for 15 minutes add stock and cook further.
4
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.
5
Add wine and deglaze pan; add tomatoes and lemon rind.
6
Once tomatoes soften, combine the mixture with the now boiling lentil and stock and cook until lentil reaches its desired tenderness.
7
Note if you wish to make this vegan use the vegetable broth.

881

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

104

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 5 cups vegetable broth or 5 cups chicken broth, 3 cups water, 1 cup green lentil, 1 cup red lentil, and more.

Yes, 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.

Lentil Soup

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