Swedish Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Swedish Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 100 grams Lentils (green); 1/2 Onion, large (minced); 1 tbsp Olive oil; 1 tbsp Paprika powder; 500 ml Water; 1 Bouillon cube; 1 Potato, cubed; 1/2 can Canned whole tomatoes; 1/4 tsp or more Salt; 1 Bay leaf; 1 clove Garlic; 1/4 tbsp Honey; 1 tbsp Vinegar or lemon juice; 1 generous amount Finely chopped parsley

Servings: persons

100 grams Lentils (green)
1/2 Onion, large (minced)
1 tbsp Olive oil
1 tbsp Paprika powder
500 ml Water
1 Bouillon cube
1 Potato, cubed
1/2 can Canned whole tomatoes
1/4 tsp or more Salt
1 Bay leaf
1 clove Garlic
1/4 tbsp Honey
1 tbsp Vinegar or lemon juice
1 generous amount Finely chopped parsley

1
Let the lentils soak in water for at least 3 hours.
2
Separate the canned tomatoes from the tomato juice.
3
Heat the oil in a pot, add a pressed clove of garlic and the onions, and saute over medium heat.
4
When the onion becomes translucent, sprinkle on paprika powder, and stir evenly.
5
Add water and the juice from the canned tomato.
6
Bring to a boil, then add the drained lentils, bay leaf, bouillon, and salt.
7
Add the potato, cover the pot with a lid, then simmer over low heat for about 30 minutes.
8
When the lentils and potato become tender, add the tomatoes from Step 1, the honey, vinegar or lemon juice to adjust the taste as desired.
9
Season with salt to taste.
10
Garnish with finely chopped parsley, and transfer to serving bowls.
11
Serve it up piping hot.
12
Mix the leftover soup with curry roux, and you have a quick and easy bean curry.

120

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 100 grams Lentils (green), 1/2 Onion, large (minced), 1 tbsp Olive oil, 1 tbsp Paprika powder, and more.

Yes, Swedish 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.

Swedish Lentil Soup

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