Lentil Soup With a Hint of Fruit Recipe

Name: Lentil Soup With a Hint of Fruit
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups green lentils or 2 cups red lentils, rinsed and picked over; 8 cups water; 2 cups minced onions; ½ cup minced celery; 1 cup chopped carrot; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons dry mustard; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 cup minced dried apricot; 1 -2 teaspoon salt (to taste); 3 -4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (to taste); black pepper; cayenne

Servings: persons

2 cups green lentils or 2 cups red lentils, rinsed and picked over
8 cups water
2 cups minced onions
½ cup minced celery
1 cup chopped carrot
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dry mustard
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 cup minced dried apricot
1 -2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
3 -4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (to taste)
black pepper
cayenne

1
Place the lentils and water in a soup pot or dutch oven and bring to a boil.
2
Cover, lower the heat to a simmer, and cook for about 15 minutes.
3
Add onion, carrots, celery, cumin, and mustard, and continue to simmer, covered, until the lentils are very soft (about 15 more minutes).
4
Add small amounts of additional water, if it seems to thick.
5
Add the garlic, apricots, and salt, cover, and let it simmer for another 15 minutes or so.
6
Stir in the vinegar, black pepper, and cayenne to taste (and correct the salt too, if necessary).
7
At this point the soup will keep for several days.
8
Serve hot, topped with extra dried apricots if desired.

224

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups green lentils or 2 cups red lentils, rinsed and picked over, 8 cups water, 2 cups minced onions, ½ cup minced celery, and more.

Yes, Lentil Soup With a Hint of Fruit 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 With a Hint of Fruit

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