Red Lentil Soup with Walla Walla Marmalade Recipe

Name: Red Lentil Soup with Walla Walla Marmalade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup red lentils; 6 cup chicken stock or vegetable stock; 1/2 cup carrots, finely diced; 1/2 cup celery, finely diced; 1 clove garlic cloves, finely diced; 1 each bay leaf; 3 tbsp butter; 8 cup onion, walla walla or other sweet, chopped; 1 tsp granulated sugar; 2 tsp thyme, chopped; 1 tbsp sherry vinegar; 3/4 tsp black pepper; 1 salt

Servings: persons

1 cup red lentils
6 cup chicken stock or vegetable stock
1/2 cup carrots, finely diced
1/2 cup celery, finely diced
1 clove garlic cloves, finely diced
1 each bay leaf
3 tbsp butter
8 cup onion, walla walla or other sweet, chopped
1 tsp granulated sugar
2 tsp thyme, chopped
1 tbsp sherry vinegar
3/4 tsp black pepper
1 salt

1
Combine the lentils and stock; and bring to a boil.
2
Cook for a dew minutes at a gentle boil and remove and foam that comes to the surface.
3
Add the carrots, celery, garlic, and bay leaf.
4
Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, until very soft, 30-35 minutes.
5
Remove from heat and discarded bay leaf.
6
Puree the soup; if the soup is too thick, thin with additional stock.
7
Season with salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
8
While the lentils are cooking, make the marmalade.
9
Melt the butter and add the onions, sugar, and thyme.
10
Cook, stirring often, until very soft and caramelized, 25-35 minutes.
11
Stir in the vinegar and correct seasonings with additional salt and remaining pepper.
12
Top each serving with warm onion marmalade.

944

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

122

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup red lentils, 6 cup chicken stock or vegetable stock, 1/2 cup carrots, finely diced, 1/2 cup celery, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Red Lentil Soup with Walla Walla Marmalade 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Red Lentil Soup with Walla Walla Marmalade

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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