Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon butter or 1 teaspoon margarine; 1 small carrot, diced small; 1 stalk celery, diced small; 2 garlic cloves, sliced; 12 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 7 ounces canned tomatoes, with juice, diced; 12 lb dried lentils; 6 cups low sodium vegetable broth; 2 teaspoons fresh marjoram, minced, divided; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced; 1 cup fresh chard leaves or 1 cup spinach, chopped; fresh salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon butter or 1 teaspoon margarine
1 small carrot, diced small
1 stalk celery, diced small
2 garlic cloves, sliced
12 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
7 ounces canned tomatoes, with juice, diced
12 lb dried lentils
6 cups low sodium vegetable broth
2 teaspoons fresh marjoram, minced, divided
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
1 cup fresh chard leaves or 1 cup spinach, chopped
fresh salt and pepper

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Saute carrot, celery, garlic and red pepper flakes in olive oil and butter for about five minutes to soften.
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Add tomatoes, lentils, broth, 1 teaspoon marjoram and bring to a simmer.
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Partially cover and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
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When lentils are done to your liking, add remaining ingredients and simmer for just a few minutes more.

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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, 1 teaspoon butter or 1 teaspoon margarine, 1 small carrot, diced small, 1 stalk celery, diced small, 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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