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 1/2 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 (or more) canned low-salt chicken broth or canned vegetable broth; 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt; 1/4 cup chopped fresh peppermint or other fresh mint; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Servings: persons

1 1/2 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 (or more) canned low-salt chicken broth or canned vegetable broth
1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
1/4 cup chopped fresh peppermint or other fresh mint
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 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 10 minutes.
3
Add curry, then lentils and stir 2 minutes.
4
Add 9 cups broth and bring to 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 15 minutes.
6
Season soup with salt and pepper.
7
Whisk yogurt, mint, cilantro and basil in small bowl to blend.
8
Season herbed yogurt with salt and pepper.
9
(Soup and herbed yogurt can be made 1 day ahead.
10
Cover separately and chill.
11
Bring soup to simmer, thinning with more broth if needed, before continuing.)
12
Ladle soup into bowls.
13
Spoon generous dollops of herbed yogurt atop soup and serve.

1182

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

179

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 1 1/2 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.

Lentil Soup with Minted Yogurt

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