Lentil Soup With Minted Yogurt Recipe

Name: Lentil Soup With Minted Yogurt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 large carrots, peeled, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 4 teaspoons curry powder; 1 (16 ounce) package dried lentils; 9 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; pepper; 1 ½ cups low-fat plain yogurt; ¼ cup of fresh mint; ¼ cup fresh cilantro; ¼ cup chopped fresh basil

Servings: persons

1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 large carrots, peeled, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons curry powder
1 (16 ounce) package dried lentils
9 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
pepper
1 ½ cups low-fat plain yogurt
¼ cup of fresh mint
¼ cup fresh cilantro
¼ cup chopped fresh basil

1
Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat.
2
Add onions, carrots and garlic and saute until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
3
Add curry, then lentils and stir 2 minutes.
4
Add nine cups of broth and bring to a boil.
5
Reduce heat, cover and simmer until lentils are tender, adding more broth if soup is too thick and stirring occasionally, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
6
Season with pepper.
7
Whisk yogurt, mint, cilantro, and basil in a small bowl to blend.
8
Season herbed yogurt with pepper.
9
Cover separately and chill.
10
Ladle soup into bowls.
11
Spoon generous dollops of herbed yogurt atop soup and serve.

1178

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

179

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 tablespoons olive oil, 2 medium onions, chopped, 2 large carrots, peeled, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Lentil Soup With Minted Yogurt 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lentil Soup With Minted Yogurt

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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