Magda's Hearty Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Magda's Hearty Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 medium red bell pepper, finely diced; 1 cup frozen corn; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 ½ cups dry lentils; 5 cups chicken stock; 8 ounces tomatoes, chopped; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; ½ teaspoon cumin; salt, to taste; pepper, taste

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, finely diced
1 cup frozen corn
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 ½ cups dry lentils
5 cups chicken stock
8 ounces tomatoes, chopped
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon cumin
salt, to taste
pepper, taste

1
Pick over dried lentils to remove any foreign materials.
2
Rinse.
3
Add water to the lentils, covering by about 1 inch.
4
Bring to a boil.
5
Reduce heat and simmer until just tender.
6
This can take anywhere from 20 to 60 minutes depending on the age of the lentils.
7
Check the water level regularly to make sure the lentils do not burn.
8
Do not add salt.
9
In another pot, saute onion, garlic and red pepper in olive oil.
10
Add lentils and stock.
11
Brng to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
12
Stir in tomatoes, corn and seasonings, and simmer another 10 minutes.

767

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

105

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion, chopped, 1 medium red bell pepper, finely diced, 1 cup frozen corn, and more.

Yes, Magda's Hearty 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.

Magda's Hearty Lentil Soup

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