Lentil Soup With Watercress Recipe

Name: Lentil Soup With Watercress
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 shallot, chopped; 1 celery rib, diced; 1 tomatoes, diced; 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 5 cups fat-free no-salt-added chicken broth (or more) or 5 cups vegetable broth (or more); 1 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed (I had green); 1/3 cup medium-grind bulgur; 1 cup watercress leaf, coarsely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt (I omitted it)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or 1 tablespoon canola oil
1 shallot, chopped
1 celery rib, diced
1 tomatoes, diced
1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
5 cups fat-free no-salt-added chicken broth (or more) or 5 cups vegetable broth (or more)
1 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed (I had green)
1/3 cup medium-grind bulgur
1 cup watercress leaf, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt (I omitted it)

1
In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and celery and saute until the vegetables are tender, about 4 minutes. Add the tomato and oregano and cook for 3 minutes longer. Add the broth and 1 cup water and bring to a boil.
2
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the lentils. Return to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, then add the bulgur. Simmer until the lentils are soft but still intact, about 10 minutes longer. Add more broth if necessary, but the soup should be slightly thickened like a stew.
3
Remove from the heat and stir in the watercress. Season with the salt and serve immediately.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or 1 tablespoon canola oil, 1 shallot, chopped, 1 celery rib, diced, 1 tomatoes, diced, and more.

Yes, Lentil Soup With Watercress 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 Watercress

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