Spiced Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Spiced Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups dried lentils; 8 cups water; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 large onions, chopped; 2 large carrots, chopped; 1 celery rib, chopped; 2 dried bay leaves; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped; ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

2 cups dried lentils
8 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 large onions, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 dried bay leaves
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1
Rinse dried lentils and simmer in water for 1 hour or less until tender, depending on the size of the lentil.
2
Alternatively, used canned lentils and skip this step (but still rinse them).
3
Heat olive oil in large saucepan and sautee garlic, onion, carrot, and celery with dried spices until tender.
4
Add parsley, cilantro, lentils, and water and bring to a boil, simmer partially covered for one hour.
5
Puree 3/4 of the batch in a blender, or just use a potato masher right in the pot.
6
Return soup to pot, heat and serve :).

318

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups dried lentils, 8 cups water, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Spiced 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.

Spiced Lentil Soup

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