Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups lentils (dry); 3 onions (chopped); ½ teaspoon salt; 2 garlic cloves (mashed and chopped); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 stalks celery (chopped, including some leaves); 2 large carrots (sliced in small rounds); 1 bay leaf; ½ teaspoon cumin (freshly ground); 1 quart tomatoes (diced); 4 cups water (or vegetable broth, more, if needed); ¼ teaspoon pepper (freshly ground)

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups lentils (dry)
3 onions (chopped)
½ teaspoon salt
2 garlic cloves (mashed and chopped)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 stalks celery (chopped, including some leaves)
2 large carrots (sliced in small rounds)
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon cumin (freshly ground)
1 quart tomatoes (diced)
4 cups water (or vegetable broth, more, if needed)
¼ teaspoon pepper (freshly ground)

1
Wash and sort lentils.
2
Put in large pot, cover with water, and bring to boil, then boil gently for 2 minutes.
3
Cover and set aside for one hour.
4
Saute onions in olive oil, with salt, over low heat until translucent.
5
Add garlic and continue to cook until soft.
6
Add garlic and onions to pot of lentils.
7
Saute celery and carrots in olive oil until tender.
8
Add to pot of lentils.
9
Add cumin, tomatoes, water and pepper.
10
Simmer gently for about 30 more minutes, or until tender.
11
Serve with crusty bread.

290

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups lentils (dry), 3 onions (chopped), ½ teaspoon salt, 2 garlic cloves (mashed and chopped), 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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