Elevate your culinary skills and embark on a delicious journey with our comprehensive guide to creating the perfect "Good Eats Lentil Soup". This versatile and flavourful dish is a symphony of aromatic spices, wholesome lentils, and fresh vegetables. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cooking enthusiast, our curated collection of recipes will provide you with step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and variations to suit every palate. From classic lentil soup recipes to innovative twists with unexpected ingredients, we've got you covered. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and create a hearty and satisfying meal that will warm your soul.
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LENTIL SOUP
Recipe VIDEO above. Don't settle for a bland lentil soup. Make it right, and you'll have everyone begging for seconds...and thirds! The touch of spices and finishing it off with lemon really lifts this soup to the next level.
Provided by Nagi@RecipeTin Eats
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, cook for 2 minutes.
- Add celery and carrot. Cook for 7 - 10 minutes or until softened and the onion is sweet. Don't rush this step, it is key to the flavour base of the soup.
- Add all remaining ingredients except the lemon and salt. Stir.
- Increase heat and bring to simmer. Scoop scum on the surface off and discard (do this again during cooking if required). Place lid on and turn heat down to medium low. Simmer for 35 - 40 minutes or until lentils are soft.
- Remove bay leaves.
- Thicken Soup: Using a stick blender, do 2 or 3 quick whizzes to thicken the soup (see video below). Or transfer 2 cups to a blender, let it cool slightly, then hold lid with tea towel and blend then transfer back into pot.
- Add a touch of water if you want to adjust soup consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Grate over the zest of the lemon then add a squeeze of lemon juice just before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve with warm crusty bread slathered liberally with butter!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 421 g, Calories 311 kcal, Carbohydrate 48 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 5 g, Sodium 111 mg, Fiber 22 g, Sugar 5 g
LENTIL SOUP
For a bowl of hearty comfort, try Alton Brown's Lentil Soup recipe, spiced with coriander and cumin, from Good Eats on Food Network.
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the olive oil into a large 6-quart Dutch oven and set over medium heat. Once hot, add the onion, carrot, celery and salt and sweat until the onions are translucent, approximately 6 to 7 minutes. Add the lentils, tomatoes, broth, coriander, cumin and grains of paradise and stir to combine. Increase the heat to high and bring just to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook at a low simmer until the lentils are tender, approximately 35 to 40 minutes. Using a stick blender, puree to your preferred consistency. Serve immediately.
GOOD EATS LENTIL SOUP
Adapted from Alton Brown's Good Eats, this is wonderful soup! I have tweaked it a little, after reading all the reviews. Enjoy! To make the soup more of a main meal, add soy chorizo to it!
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Lentil
Time 1h15m
Yield 6-8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place the olive oil into a large 6-quart Dutch oven and set over medium heat.
- When hot, add the onion, carrot, celery(if using soy chorizo sausage, add now) and salt and sweat until the onions are translucent, approximately 6 to 7 minutes.
- Add the lentils, tomatoes, broth, coriander, cumin, pepper and cardamom if using, and stir to combine.
- Increase the heat to high and bring just to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook at a low simmer until lentils are tender, about 35 to 40 minutes.
- Using an immersion blender, puree to your preferred consistency(or put in batches into the blender and puree). Serve immediately. Enjoy!
- Note: One reviewer said when serving, to add 1 tbls. of vinegar to the soup. I haven't tried this yet, but you might want to.
ALTON BROWN'S LENTIL SOUP
Make and share this Alton Brown's Lentil Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Tarah T.
Categories Lentil
Time 1h
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- with salt, sweat the onion, carrot, and celery in hot olive oil.
- add the broth, tomatoes, lentils and seasonings.
- bring to a boil.
- reduce heat and cover, cooking about 35-45 minutes.
- blend if desired (I do not blend).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.6, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 774.9, Carbohydrate 12.5, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 2.6, Protein 6.5
LENTIL SOUP
Enjoy this filling veggie soup with red lentils, carrots and leeks. It's low in calories and fat and delivers three of your 5-a-day
Provided by Member recipe by bevieevey
Categories Lunch, Soup, Starter
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat the stock in a large pan and add the lentils. Bring to the boil and allow the lentils to soften for a few minutes.
- Add the carrots and leeks and season (don't add salt if you use ham stock as it will make it too salty). Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 45-60 mins until the lentils have broken down. Scatter over the parsley and serve with buttered bread, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 0.3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 33 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 1.4 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use a variety of lentils. Different lentils have different textures and flavors, so using a mix can create a more complex and interesting soup.
- Don't overcook the lentils. Lentils should be cooked until they are tender but still hold their shape. Overcooked lentils will become mushy and lose their flavor.
- Use a flavorful broth. The broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a broth that has a lot of flavor. A good option is to use a vegetable broth made with roasted vegetables.
- Add plenty of vegetables. Vegetables add flavor, texture, and nutrients to the soup. Some good vegetables to add include carrots, celery, onions, garlic, and tomatoes.
- Season the soup to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dollop of yogurt to brighten the flavors.
Conclusion:
Lentil soup is a delicious, healthy, and affordable meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover lentils. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious and satisfying lentil soup that the whole family will love.
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