Moosewood Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Moosewood Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups lentils any type; 7 cups water or stock, more as needed; 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil or butter; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup celery minced; 1 cup carrots chopped; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon salt; black pepper to taste; 3 pinches dried herbs thyme, oregano, or basil; tomatoes medium-sized ripe, chopped; 1 tablespoon dry red wine optional; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon molasses sugar; red wine vinegar for the top; scallions Minced, for the top, optional

Servings: persons

3 cups lentils any type
7 cups water or stock, more as needed
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil or butter
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup celery minced
1 cup carrots chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
black pepper to taste
3 pinches dried herbs thyme, oregano, or basil
tomatoes medium-sized ripe, chopped
1 tablespoon dry red wine optional
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon molasses sugar
red wine vinegar for the top
scallions Minced, for the top, optional

1
Place lentils and water in a soup pot or Dutch oven.
2
Bring to a boil, lower heat to a simmer, and let cook until lentils are mushy (about 45 minutes).
3
Add more water as needed, until the soup is your favorite consistency.
4
Heat oil or melt butter in a medium-sized skillet.
5
Add onion, celery, and carrots, and saute over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
6
Add garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs of your choice, and saute about 5 minutes longer. Transfer to lentils.
7
Stir in wine, if desired, lemon juice and molasses or brown sugar.

497

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups lentils any type, 7 cups water or stock, more as needed, 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil or butter, 1 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Moosewood 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.

Moosewood Lentil Soup

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