Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups red lentils; 1/3 cup fresh cilantro; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar; 10 to 12 green chilies cut into rings; 2 large Idaho potatoes grated on medium grater; Vegetable oil; 2 to 3 cups Vidalia onions cut into 1-inch slivers; Cubed bread (1/4-inch to 1/2-inch cubes); Salted butter; 1 cup fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

2 cups red lentils
1/3 cup fresh cilantro
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
10 to 12 green chilies cut into rings
2 large Idaho potatoes grated on medium grater
Vegetable oil
2 to 3 cups Vidalia onions cut into 1-inch slivers
Cubed bread (1/4-inch to 1/2-inch cubes)
Salted butter
1 cup fresh cilantro

1
In advance: pour distilled vinegar into a bowl with the green chili rings and let sit for at least 1 hour prior to serving soup.
2
To prepare soup, wash red lentils in warm water, 2 or 3 times over.
3
Then fill large pot with 5 to 6 cups water.
4
Cook lentils over medium flame until they lose their form, and a soup-like base is formed.
5
Add fresh chopped cilantro, salt and pepper to soup, set soup aside.
6
Next, prepare the rest of the add-ins.
7
Grate Idaho potatoes and deep fry to golden brown in hot oil.
8
Place on paper towels to absorb excess oil, then put into a bowl.
9
Saute onions in pan with 1/3 cup vegetable oil until golden-dark brown and caramelized, then place in a bowl.
10
Saute cubed bread in a mixture of 1/4 cup oil and 1/4 cup butter until golden brown, put in a bowl.
11
Roughly chop cilantro, put into a bowl.
12
To serve, place soup and add-ins on the table.
13
Guests place 2 or 3 ladles of soup into their soup bowl, then, in middle of soup bowl, pile high with desired add-ins; do not spread out garnish.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups red lentils, 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, Salt and black pepper, to taste, 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar, 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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