Leshta Chorba Bulgarian Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Leshta Chorba Bulgarian Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb brown lentils, washed; 1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes; 2 cups carrots, diced; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 teaspoon season salt; 1 teaspoon paprika; 2 -3 minced garlic cloves; 2 -3 teaspoons summer savory; 1 teaspoon flat leaf parsley; salt and pepper; 6 -7 cups beef broth, vegetable broth or 6 -7 cups water

Servings: persons

1 lb brown lentils, washed
1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
2 cups carrots, diced
1 medium onion, diced
1 teaspoon season salt
1 teaspoon paprika
2 -3 minced garlic cloves
2 -3 teaspoons summer savory
1 teaspoon flat leaf parsley
salt and pepper
6 -7 cups beef broth, vegetable broth or 6 -7 cups water

1
On the stove top in a large soup pan, heat the broth or water on medium high till almost boiling.
2
Meanwhile, chop the carrots, onion, and garlic.
3
Add all ingredients to the pot. Salt and pepper to taste. Simmer over low heat till the lentils are done 35-45 minutes.
4
It's important to note that you don't want this dish to boil, but just simmer under the boiling point. The lower and slower you can cook the soup the better it will be. However, if you don't have time for low and slow, this hour version will also be great.

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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: 1 lb brown lentils, washed, 1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, 2 cups carrots, diced, 1 medium onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Leshta Chorba Bulgarian 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.

Leshta Chorba Bulgarian Lentil Soup

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