Mediterranean Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cups chopped onion; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 1/3 cups water; 2 1/3 cups dried lentils; 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 3 (14 1/2-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth or beef broth(i prefer beef some prefer chicken); 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 or 2 Bay leaves; 2 tablespoon red wine vinager; OPITIONAL:; For garnish(top each bowl with); Chopped fresh tomatoes (optional); Cilantro sprig (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups chopped onion
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 1/3 cups water
2 1/3 cups dried lentils
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 (14 1/2-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth or beef broth(i prefer beef some prefer chicken)
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 or 2 Bay leaves
2 tablespoon red wine vinager
OPITIONAL:
For garnish(top each bowl with)
Chopped fresh tomatoes (optional)
Cilantro sprig (optional)

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Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion; saute for 3 minutes or until tender. Add the turmeric and the next 6 ingredients (turmeric through garlic); saute for 1 minute. Add water and next 4 ingredients (water through diced tomatoes); add bay leaf and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 1 hour. splash with red wine vineger
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optional:
3
**Reserve 2 cups lentil mixture. Place half of remaining mixture in blender; process until smooth. Pour pureed soup into a large bowl. Repeat procedure with other half of remaining mixture. Stir in reserved 2 cups lentil mixture. Garnish with chopped tomatoes and a cilantro sprig, if desired.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cups chopped onion, 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean 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.

Mediterranean Lentil Soup

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