APRICOT LENTIL SOUP

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This Armenian soup has been my stand-by cold weather soup for as long as I remember! It's rich and flavorful, sweet (but not too sweet) and tangy; perfect for a cold winter's night. It freezes extremely well, too, and is actually pretty tasty served cold (esp. if you puree it completely). A very versatile dish, and so quick and easy to make!

Provided by velorutionista

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, sliced vertically
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup dried apricot, diced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano (may use 1 tsp. dried)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme (may use 1 tsp. dried)
4 cups vegetable stock
1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 1/2 cups red lentils, picked over, rinsed, and drained

Steps:

  • Heat oil in soup pot over medium low heat. Add onion and garlic; saute till onion is just turning translucent and golden.
  • Add apricots and cook, stirring constantly (do not let them burn!) till softened and shiny and just beginning to brown, about 4 minutes.
  • Add cumin, nutmeg, oregano, and thyme and cook, stirring, a minute or so (until spices are evenly distributed and fragrant).
  • Add stock, tomatoes, and lentils; stir till well combined. Bring to a boil, reduce flame and simmer for 40 minutes (till lentils are very tender).
  • Just before serving, puree soup (an immersion blender works best). Garnish each serving with a lemon wedge, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprig of thyme, if desired.

Sasss Ygh
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover lentils.


Abdulla hosan Sani
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This soup is perfect for a crowd. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


noor shah
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to get a healthy and delicious meal on the table in a short amount of time.


Nirajan sah
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very healthy and filling.


M adnan Muhammad adnan
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The soup is delicious and very easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


Daniel Vata
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of lentils and apricots. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Imran Zafar
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I made this soup for dinner last night and it was a hit! My husband and kids loved it. The flavors are so well-balanced and the soup is so creamy and comforting. I will definitely be making this again.


PLG KANU
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This soup is delicious! The lentils are cooked perfectly and the apricots add a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Marissa Lynn Morales
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I love this recipe! The soup is so creamy and flavorful. I've made it a few times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Amera Reda
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This was a great recipe and the soup turned out amazing. I used dried apricots and they worked perfectly. I also added a bit of cayenne pepper for a little spice. Highly recommend!


Noel mitchell
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it. The lentils were soft and flavorful, and the apricots gave the soup a delicious sweetness. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Nathan Mendenhall
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This apricot lentil soup was a delightful surprise! The combination of flavors was unique and incredibly satisfying. The lentils cooked perfectly, and the apricots added a subtle sweetness that balanced out the savory broth. I highly recommend this r


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