Red Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Red Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups chopped onions; 4 -5 garlic cloves, sliced thin; 6 -8 celery ribs, sliced; 2 cups red lentils, washed & thoroughly picked over; 1 (32 ounce) box chicken broth (low salt, low fat); 3 -4 cups water; 2 ½ teaspoons cumin; ½ teaspoon thyme; 1 teaspoon hot curry (or mild); 4 -6 bay leaves

Servings: persons

3 -4 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
4 -5 garlic cloves, sliced thin
6 -8 celery ribs, sliced
2 cups red lentils, washed & thoroughly picked over
1 (32 ounce) box chicken broth (low salt, low fat)
3 -4 cups water
2 ½ teaspoons cumin
½ teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon hot curry (or mild)
4 -6 bay leaves

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Saute onions in oil til soft.
2
Add garlic, celery, and carrots & saute lightly.
3
Add everything else & bring to boil.
4
Turn down heat & simmer 1 1/2-2 hrs.
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Adjust seasonings (the broth alread has enough salt for us, but some folks will.
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want to add more & some will want more curry and/or cumin).
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I puree it right in the pot with my stick blender, or it can be cooled & zapped in
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a blender or food processor.
9
We serve it with a big dollop of non-fat plain yogurt swirled into each bowl.

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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: 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cups chopped onions, 4 -5 garlic cloves, sliced thin, 6 -8 celery ribs, sliced, and more.

Yes, Red 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.

Red Lentil Soup

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