Vegetable Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Vegetable Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon curry powder; 1/2 cup lentils, picked over and rinsed; 3 cups water; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup packed escarole or spinach leaves, washed well, spun dry, and chopped; 2 plum tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves; 1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar; freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 cup lentils, picked over and rinsed
3 cups water
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup packed escarole or spinach leaves, washed well, spun dry, and chopped
2 plum tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar
freshly ground black pepper

1
In a large saucepan heat 1 tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and saute squash, stirring occasionally, until golden.
2
Transfer squash to a bowl.
3
Add remaining tablespoon oil to pan and cook onion, stirring occasionally, until just tender.
4
Reduce heat to moderate.
5
Stir in garlic and curry powder and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
6
Add lentils, water, and broth and simmer 20 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
7
Add squash and remaining ingredients except pepper and simmer 3 minutes.
8
Season soup with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 garlic clove, chopped, and more.

Yes, Vegetable 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.

Vegetable Lentil Soup

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