Tomato, Basil, And Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Tomato, Basil, And Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large white onion, diced; 3 -4 large garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons dried basil; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 cups dried lentils, washed; 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes; water or chicken stock; 1 -2 teaspoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 carrot, diced (optional); salt, pepper, paprika or smoked paprika, to taste; 1 cup sour cream

Servings: persons

1 large white onion, diced
3 -4 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 cups dried lentils, washed
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
water or chicken stock
1 -2 teaspoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 carrot, diced (optional)
salt, pepper, paprika or smoked paprika, to taste
1 cup sour cream

1
In a large soup pot, saute the onions on medium-low until soft.
2
Add the minced garlic and saute until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
3
Add the dried lentils, basil and oregano, paprika (to taste) and saute a little longer, until fragrant.
4
Stir in the can of diced tomatoes and add water or chicken stock to cover the beans about 1 or so inches, depending on how thick you want the soup.
5
Add brown sugar, red wine vinegar and carrot, if using.
6
Boil the soup until the lentils have softened to a satisfactory texture. Add water/stock if necessary.
7
Remove approximately 2 cups of soup and, using a handblender or foodprocessor, purify the soup. Add the sour cream to this mixture, stir until smooth and and return to main pot.
8
Salt and pepper to taste.

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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: 1 large white onion, diced, 3 -4 large garlic cloves, minced, 2 tablespoons dried basil, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Tomato, Basil, And 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.

Tomato, Basil, And Lentil Soup

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