Thick Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Thick Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound red lentils; 2 cups chopped yellow onions (1 large onion); 2 cups chopped leeks, white part only (1 leek); 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic (2 cloves); 1/8 cup good olive oil; 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1-1/2 cups shredded celery (4 stalks); 1-1/2 cups shredded carrots (3 carrots); 1-1/2 quarts chicken stock; 1/8 cup tomato paste; 2 tablespoons red wine or red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup Greek yogurt; juice of half a lemon; naan (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 pound red lentils
2 cups chopped yellow onions (1 large onion)
2 cups chopped leeks, white part only (1 leek)
1/2 tablespoon minced garlic (2 cloves)
1/8 cup good olive oil
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1-1/2 cups shredded celery (4 stalks)
1-1/2 cups shredded carrots (3 carrots)
1-1/2 quarts chicken stock
1/8 cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons red wine or red wine vinegar
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
juice of half a lemon
naan (optional)

1
In a large bowl, cover the lentils with boiling water and allow to sit for 15 minutes. Drain.
2
In a large stockpot on medium heat, saute the onions, leeks, and garlic with the olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, and cumin for 20 minutes, until the vegetables are translucent and very tender.
3
Add the celery and carrots and saute for 10 more minutes.
4
Add the chicken stock, tomato paste, and lentils and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 1 hour, until the lentils are cooked through. Check the seasonings. Add the red wine, yogurt, and lemon juice and serve hot with naan.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound red lentils, 2 cups chopped yellow onions (1 large onion), 2 cups chopped leeks, white part only (1 leek), 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic (2 cloves), and more.

Yes, Thick 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.

Thick Lentil Soup

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