Souped up Lentils Recipe

Name: Souped up Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup red lentil, picked over and rinsed; 4 cups chicken stock or 4 cups vegetable stock; 1 cup water; 12 medium white onion, minced; 1 medium white potato, peeled and grated (or diced finely); 1 medium carrot, peeled and grated (or diced finely); 1 garlic clove, crushed; ¼ teaspoon turmeric; 14-1 teaspoon salt (depends on your taste and the saltiness of the stock, add 1/4 teaspoon at a time); 14-½ teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground (depends on your taste); 1 ounce thin rice noodles, broken into pieces (vermicelli); 4 tablespoons sour cream; 4 tablespoons cilantro (optional) or 4 tablespoons parsley, chopped finely (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup red lentil, picked over and rinsed
4 cups chicken stock or 4 cups vegetable stock
1 cup water
12 medium white onion, minced
1 medium white potato, peeled and grated (or diced finely)
1 medium carrot, peeled and grated (or diced finely)
1 garlic clove, crushed
¼ teaspoon turmeric
14-1 teaspoon salt (depends on your taste and the saltiness of the stock, add 1/4 teaspoon at a time)
14-½ teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground (depends on your taste)
1 ounce thin rice noodles, broken into pieces (vermicelli)
4 tablespoons sour cream
4 tablespoons cilantro (optional) or 4 tablespoons parsley, chopped finely (optional)

1
Put all but the last three ingredients in a large saucepan, stir well and bring to a boil.
2
After 3-4 minutes on the boil, lower heat to a fast simmer.
3
Cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Spoon off and discard any scum on the surface.
5
Add the vermicelli and cook for a further 10 minutes.
6
Stir frequently.
7
If you like, you can buzz this up in the food processor, but it's really not necessary.
8
Ladle into bowls and top with sour cream, cilantro (if desired) and more black pepper (if desired).

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup red lentil, picked over and rinsed, 4 cups chicken stock or 4 cups vegetable stock, 1 cup water, 12 medium white onion, minced, and more.

Yes, Souped up Lentils 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.

Souped up Lentils

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