Smoky Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Smoky Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup dried brown lentils (pardina or du puy); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small onion (4.5 to 5 ounces); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 5 cups vegetable broth; 12 ounces potatoes, diced, skins on; 6 ounces carrots, peeled and diced; 1 bunch kale/ collards / kohlrabi greens, de-stemmed and chopped; 12-15 drops liquid smoke; salt and pepper to taste; grated Romano cheese

Servings: persons

2/3 cup dried brown lentils (pardina or du puy)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion (4.5 to 5 ounces)
2 cloves garlic, minced
5 cups vegetable broth
12 ounces potatoes, diced, skins on
6 ounces carrots, peeled and diced
1 bunch kale/ collards / kohlrabi greens, de-stemmed and chopped
12-15 drops liquid smoke
salt and pepper to taste
grated Romano cheese

1
Cook the lentils (about 20 min) and set aside. The key is to use brown or green lentils, which will hold their shape.
2
In a heavy-bottomed pot, warm oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and stir until translucent (about 5 minutes)
3
Add vegetable broth, carrots and potatoes. Bring to a boil and then simmer until vegetables are tender (about 15-20 minutes)
4
Add lentils and let simmer another two minutes.
5
Add greens and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes for hardy greens like kale, collards or kohlrabi greens. The key is to not overcook them so they become an unappetizing shade of fatigue green. You want them tender but not slimy or gross.
6
Stir in liquid smoke.
7
Add salt and pepper to taste.
8
Ladle into warm bowls and sprinkle with Romano.

225

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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: 2/3 cup dried brown lentils (pardina or du puy), 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 small onion (4.5 to 5 ounces), 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Smoky 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.

Smoky Lentil Soup

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