Are you looking for a delicious, hearty, and nutritious soup to warm up your cold winter nights? Look no further than hearty vegetable lentil soup! Made with a variety of fresh and flavorful vegetables, lentils, and a rich broth, this soup is packed with nutrients and is sure to satisfy even the heartiest appetite. Its earthy flavors and velvety texture make it a comforting and satisfying meal that is perfect for a chilly evening. Whether you're a vegetarian or simply looking for a healthy and flavorful soup to enjoy, hearty vegetable lentil soup is the perfect choice.
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HEARTY VEGETABLE LENTIL SOUP
My mother has diabetes, so I often prepare this dish for her. I wanted a hearty soup that hits the spot on cold autumn nights, so I paired the lentils with turkey bacon and a handful of spices. -Nicole Hopping, Pinole, California.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings (1-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon in pan. Add potatoes, carrots and onion; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until carrots and onion are tender. Add garlic and seasonings; cook 1 minute longer., Add lentils and stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 30-35 minutes or until lentils and potatoes are tender. Top each serving with bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 708mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 17g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
LENTIL VEGETABLE SOUP
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 2h5m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cover the lentils with boiling water and allow to sit for 15 minutes. Drain.
- In a large stockpot on medium heat, saute the onions, leeks, and garlic with the olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, and cumin for 20 minutes, until the vegetables are translucent and very tender. Add the celery and carrots and saute for 10 more minutes. Add the chicken stock, tomato paste, and lentils. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 1 hour, until the lentils are cooked through. Check the seasonings. Add the red wine and serve hot, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with grated Parmesan.
HEARTY LENTIL SOUP
Serve this zesty veggie-packed soup with thin slices of sharp Cheddar cheese and pumpernickel bread to soak up the delicious broth.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h2m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat broth, beer and lentils to boiling in 2-quart saucepan; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender but not mushy.
- Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fiber 12 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 2370 mg
HEARTY VEGETABLE AND LENTIL SOUP
From The Australian Women's Weekly July issue featuring diabetic recipes. Times are estimates. Suitable for freezing. Per serve - 1360kj, 16g protein, 6g fat (1g saturated), 45g carbohydrate, 12g fibre, 500mg sodium and low GI
Provided by ImPat
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 1/2 litres, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large saucepan, cook onions, garlic, celery, carrots, parsnip and kumara for about 10 minutes or until vegetables start to soften. Add curry paste and cook until fragrant.
- Add stock, the water and lentils, bring to the boil.
- Reduce heat, simmer for about 25 minutes or until vegetables and lentils are soft.
- CORIANDER YOGHURT - Meanwhile blend half the yogurt with the coriander until smooth; stir in remaining yogurt. Refrigerate until required.
- Blend or process soup in batches until smooth. Return soup to a clean pan, stir in extra boiling water and bring to the boil. (If using a stick/immersion blender you can do it in the pot and then had extra boiling water.).
- Ladle soup into serving bowls, top with Coriander Yoghurt and a little freshly ground black pepper, if desired.
- Serve with toasted bread cut into six servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.3, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 2, Sodium 114.1, Carbohydrate 36.6, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 6.4, Protein 11.6
HEARTY VEGGIE LENTIL SOUP
Chock-full of veggies, this delicious lentil soup is really simple to fix. In St. Ignatius, Montana, Joy Maynard often doubles the recipe and freezes half for later.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the first 11 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until lentils and rice are tender. , Add the tomato paste, corn and peas; stir until blended. Cook, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until corn and peas are tender. Discard bay leaf.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 566mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 15g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
HEARTY LENTIL SOUP I
This is a cold day, stick-to-the-ribs type of soup. Serve with French bread and a good salad and you'll feel good. If, while making this soup you find it to be too thick, just add heavy cream or water to dilute.
Provided by ALMA-LOU
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place lentils, onion, carrots and cabbage leaves in a pressure cooker and cover with 1 1/2 inches of water and 4 tablespoons oil. Cook about 10 to 15 minutes and then cool until pressure reduces, then open.
- In a food processor or blender, puree soup until smooth. Add cumin, black pepper, cinnamon, all spice, cloves and nutmeg. Transfer to a stock pot and return to heat. When soup is just beginning to boil, stir in onion soup mix. Simmer until thickened and then just before serving season to taste with lemon juice and salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36 g, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 16.5 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 325.4 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
HEARTY VEGETARIAN LENTIL SOUP
This comes from my favorite cookbook, Vegetarian cooking for everyone by Deborah Maddison. I LOVE this soup. It is earthy & so satisfying. I make it at least once a month and wanted to post for nutrition info! This soup gets better as it sits!
Provided by Kiwiwife
Categories Lentil
Time 45m
Yield 12-14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In soup pot, sauté onion in oil until soft.
- Work minced garlic into 1 teaspoon of salt to form a paste and add to onions.
- Mix in tomato paste. Add celery, carrot bay leaves and parley. Cook 3 minutes.
- Add lentils, 2 quarts of water and 1/2 tsp of salt and bring to a boil.
- Lower heat and simmer 25-30 minutes till everything is tender.
- Stir in mustard and vinegar. Garnish with celery leaves and parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.6, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 57.1, Carbohydrate 18.9, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 2.5, Protein 6.9
HEARTY LENTIL SOUP II
This is a rich, satisfying vegetarian soup, wonderful for cold winter nights. Serve with crusty bread. For variety, you can also add some sliced vegetarian sausage or bacon substitute towards the end of cooking. Garnish with chopped fresh coriander OR parsley.
Provided by Judith Webster
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the oil, onions, carrot, parsnip, celery, potato and leek. Stir well for 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent. Add the lentils, tomatoes with liquid, stock, bay leaves, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and wine.
- Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until lentils are tender. Remove the bay leaves and add the fresh coriander or fresh parsley to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 808 calories, Carbohydrate 115.3 g, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 40.4 g, Protein 32.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 1250.8 mg, Sugar 19.8 g
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables. Lentils pair well with almost any vegetable, so feel free to use what you have on hand. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, spinach, and kale.
- 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.
- Add spices to taste. Lentils have a mild flavor, so they can handle a variety of spices. Some good options include cumin, coriander, turmeric, ginger, and garlic.
- Serve with a side of bread or rice. Lentils are a hearty soup, but they can be even more satisfying when served with a side of bread or rice.
- Garnish with fresh herbs. Fresh herbs add a pop of color and flavor to lentil soup. Some good options include cilantro, parsley, and basil.
Conclusion:
Lentil soup is a delicious, healthy, and affordable meal that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a lentil soup recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give lentil soup a try. You won't be disappointed!
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