Red Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Red Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or canola oil; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1 medium carrot, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 leek (white part only), halved lengthwise and cut 1/2 inch thick; 6 cloves garlic, smashed; 1 recipe Basic Vegetable Stock; 2 cups water; 2 cups red lentils, rinsed and drained; Bouquet Garni (see Notes); 1 lemon, juiced (about 4 teaspoons); 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; Black pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or canola oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 leek (white part only), halved lengthwise and cut 1/2 inch thick
6 cloves garlic, smashed
1 recipe Basic Vegetable Stock
2 cups water
2 cups red lentils, rinsed and drained
Bouquet Garni (see Notes)
1 lemon, juiced (about 4 teaspoons)
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Black pepper

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Drizzle oil in a 3-quart soup pot and swirl it around until the oil coats the entire surface of the bottom of the pan.
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Heat over high heat for 1 minute.
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Add cumin and coriander.
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Cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
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Add the celery, carrot, onion, leek, and garlic.
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Cook and stir until onion and leek are tender, about 5 minutes.
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Add the Basic Vegetable Stock, water, lentils, and Bouquet Garni.
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Bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat to simmering and cook for 45 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
11
Stir in lemon juice, salt, and lemon zest.
12
Remove Bouquet Garni.
13
Season to taste with pepper.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or canola oil, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, 2 stalks celery, chopped, 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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