Three Lentil and Quinoa Soup Recipe

Name: Three Lentil and Quinoa Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large yellow onion, chopped; fresh ginger, 2 inch piece, peeled; ¼ cup French lentils; ¼ cup brown lentils; ½ cup red lentil; 14 quinoa; 2 bouillon cubes; 6 cups water; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 green onions; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon cumin; salt (optional); pepper

Servings: persons

1 large yellow onion, chopped
fresh ginger, 2 inch piece, peeled
¼ cup French lentils
¼ cup brown lentils
½ cup red lentil
14 quinoa
2 bouillon cubes
6 cups water
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 green onions
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon cumin
salt (optional)
pepper

1
Chop ginger and onion fine into small pieces then send trough the food processor to make a thick paste.
2
Add some of the olive oil to help the paste blend.
3
Sautee the onion ginger paste in live oil for about 5 minutes, add water, bay leaf, pepper, and bullion cubes, bring to a boil.
4
Rinse lentils and to the pot.
5
Simmer for 15 minutes.
6
Add quinoa, return to a boil, then simmer another 15 minutes.
7
Meanwhile, chop the green onions.
8
When the soup is done, add salt to taste and green onions.
9
Soup can be served with feta cheese and/or a poached egg to round out a full meal.

182

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 1 large yellow onion, chopped, fresh ginger, 2 inch piece, peeled, ¼ cup French lentils, ¼ cup brown lentils, and more.

Yes, Three Lentil and Quinoa 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Three Lentil and Quinoa Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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