Best 8 Lentil Soup With Lamb Recipes

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Lentil soup with lamb is a hearty, flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold day. It is made with lentils, lamb, vegetables, and spices, and it can be easily customized to your own liking. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make lentil soup with lamb, as well as some tips and tricks for making the perfect soup.

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LAMB AND LENTIL SOUP



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This lamb and lentil soup is so hearty, satisfying and comforting! The warm spices and big flavors are perfect for lunch or dinner on a cold day.

Provided by Jeanie and Lulu's Kitchen

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound dry lentils
1 dash olive oil
1 whole onion (diced small)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/4 cup fresh mint (finely chopped)
1 pound ground lamb
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon coriander
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 dash worcestershire sauce
1 quart chicken stock
1 can crushed tomatoes (28 ounce size)

Steps:

  • First, prepare the lentils. Fill a large bowl with water and pour them into it. Let them soak for 30 minutes. Once they're done soaking drain them in a fine mesh colander, rinse them and set them aside to dry out a bit. Then get out a large dutch oven and heat the olive oil in it over medium high heat. Add the garlic, onion and mint and let them get fragrant for a minute. Then add the lamb and break it up with a spoon as it cooks. While it cooks season it with the salt, cinnamon, smoked paprika, coriander, turmeric, and dried oregano.
  • When the lamb is cooked through, add the tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce. Let the tomato paste cook for a minute as you stir that in. Then finally pour in the chicken stock, crushed tomatoes and lentils. Let the soup come to a boil, then reduce it to a simmer. Cook the soup at a simmer for an hour to an hour and a half. The lentils should get completely tender and the flavors will marry gorgeously. Then ladle it into pretty bowls and top it with a little extra fresh mint for garnish. Serve hot immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 bowl, Calories 521 kcal, Carbohydrate 52.7 g, Protein 34.2 g, Fat 19.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Cholesterol 57 mg, Sodium 847 mg, Fiber 25.3 g, Sugar 4.8 g

POSTRIO'S GOLDEN LENTIL SOUP WITH LAMB MEATBALLS



Postrio's Golden Lentil Soup with Lamb Meatballs image

The relatively short cooking time of these lentils makes this soup simple to prepare. Golden lentils have a bright orange color and can be found in many health food stores. Your family and friends will be delighted with the result and may be a little surprised to find that they are eating lentil soup.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 41

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped red onion
1/2 cup diced carrot
5 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon turmeric
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 celery stalk
1 branch fresh parsley
1 branch fresh thyme
1 pound golden lentils (or regular lentils, if not available)
10 cups chicken stock, heated, recipe follows, or store-bought chicken broth
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Pinch chili pepper flakes
1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/4 cup milk
1 pound ground lamb
1 cup blanched almonds, toasted and ground
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup raisins, coarsely chopped
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
Pinch salt
5 to 6 pounds chicken bones, including necks and feet, coarsely chopped
3 1/2 quarts cold water
1 medium carrot, peeled and sliced
1 medium onion, quartered
1 small celery stalk, sliced
1 small leek, sliced
3 sprigs parsley with stems
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon whole white peppercorns

Steps:

  • Prepare the soup: In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil. Add the onion, carrot, garlic, turmeric, and cumin. Saute over high heat until the onions are glassy, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, make a bouquet garni by tying together the celery, parsley, and thyme, and add to pan. Stir in the lentils and the chicken stock, season lightly with salt, pepper, and chili flakes, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender. Skim as necessary.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, soak bread crumbs in milk. In a mixing bowl, combine the lamb, almonds, soaked bread crumbs, onion, raisins, egg, garlic, parsley, cilantro, and chili pepper flakes. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Drizzle olive oil on the platter you will place the meatballs on and rub oil into the palm of both hands. Form meat mixture into 40 golf ball-size meatballs, each approximately 1-inch in diameter.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet or saute pan. Arrange the meatballs in 1 layer in the pan, quickly sear meatballs over high heat, and then place in the oven. Cook until the meatballs are well browned and firm to the touch, turning to brown all sides, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Prepare the garnish: In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Refrigerate until serving time.
  • Return to the soup: Remove the celery bouquet. With an immersion blender, lightly blend soup (you want it to still be a little chunky). Correct seasoning, to taste. Alternatively, transfer 2/3 of the soup to a blender*. Blend until smooth and return to the saucepan.
  • Ladle soup into 8 or 10 soup bowls. Divide the meatballs evenly among the soup bowls and drizzle the yogurt mixture over. Serve immediately.
  • *When blending hot liquids: Remove liquid from the heat and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes. Transfer liquid to a blender or food processor and fill it no more than halfway. If using a blender, release one corner of the lid. This prevents the vacuum effect that creates heat explosions. Place a towel over the top of the machine, pulse a few times then process on high speed until smooth.
  • Place the chicken bones in a 6-quart pot, pour water over to cover, and bring to a rolling boil. Skim off the scum that collects on the top. Add the remaining ingredients, lower the flame, and simmer about 2 hours, skimming as necessary. Strain into a clean bowl and cool. Refrigerate in a covered container for up to 3 days, discarding hardened layer of fat before using or freezing.
  • Yield: about 2 quarts

LENTIL SOUP WITH LAMB



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An interesting change from the traditional Lentil Soup which we enjoyed. When I made this I used red lentiles, which I liked but green or brown will also work out well. Adapted from Bon Appetit (January 2005)

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb ground lamb
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 parsnips, peeled and chopped
1 onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup lentils, rinsed (I used red lentiles)
3 (14 ounce) cans beef broth (about 6 cups)
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried dill weed

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large soup pot over medium high heat. Add lamb, celery, parsnips, onion and garlic and saute for about 15 minutes or until lamb is brown.
  • Add lentiles and cook one minute.
  • Add broth plus one soup can of water, tomatoes, thyme and dill weed. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 40-60 minutes or until lentiles are tender.
  • Enjoy!

SUAD SHALLAL'S IRAQI LENTIL SOUP WITH MEATBALLS



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This recipe came to The Times in a 2004 article about iftar, the breaking of the fast during Ramadan, the monthlong Muslim holiday during which observers abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset. Soup, like this hearty, spiced lentil soup with meatballs and angel hair pasta, is a common iftar meal as it provides substantial nutrition as well as plenty of hydration. It is adapted from a recipe belonging to Suad Shallal, who moved with her family from Iraq to the United States, in 1966. It was served at her son Andy's restaurant, Mimi's American Bistro in downtown Washington, each day during Ramadan. (The restaurant is now closed.) Mrs. Shallal's recipe calls for ground allspice, but feel free to experiment with other spices found in Middle Eastern cooking like cumin, coriander, cardamom and turmeric. And don't forget to taste and season with salt as you go.

Provided by Joan Nathan

Categories     pastas, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 medium onions, minced
1 pound ground beef or lamb or both
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt plus salt to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon allspice, freshly ground from about 5 whole allspice
2 tablespoons pure olive oil
10 cups chicken broth
1 pound brown or yellow lentils
3 rounds angel hair pasta (about 2 ounces)
2 carrots, diced fine
Juice of one half lemon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees, and line a baking pan with parchment paper. Place half the onions and the ground meat, parsley, bread crumbs, salt, pepper and allspice in a medium mixing bowl. Blend ingredients, and form into balls the size of walnuts. Turn onto the baking pan.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, remove from pan, and drain on a paper towel. In a soup pot, sauté remaining onions in olive oil over medium heat until golden. Add chicken broth and bring to boil.
  • Pick any stones from over lentils, place in bowl, cover with cold water, and drain. Add them to soup, turn heat to low, and simmer slowly for about 20 minutes or until lentils are almost tender.
  • Crumble angel hair pasta into soup, along with carrots and meatballs. Simmer slowly for another 5-10 minutes or until lentils and noodles are cooked, adding more chicken broth or water as needed. Just before serving, squeeze lemon into soup.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 543, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 1116 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 1 gram

LAMB SHANK & LENTIL SOUP



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A hearty, winter warming comfort food: tender lamb shanks with lentils and sweet pumpkin! Adapted from a Simply Great Meals Recipe club recipe.

Provided by bluemoon downunder

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 11m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon oil
4 lamb shanks
2 onions, diced
6 garlic cloves, crushed
6 cups chicken stock
3 potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 (400 g) can whole canned tomatoes, undrained
1 (400 g) can brown lentils, undrained
500 g butternut pumpkin, cubed
1 teaspoon dried thyme
salt, to taste
fresh ground pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
4 crusty rolls, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large (preferably non-stick) saucepan (one which you can cover, in a later step), add the lamb and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until the lamb has browned; remove and set aside.
  • Add a little more oil if it is needed (but if you are using a non-stick pan this shouldn't be necessary), then add the onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes or until they are tender.
  • Return the lamb to the saucepan with the stock, potatoes and tomatoes and simmer covered for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the undrained brown lentils, pumpkin and thyme; season to taste; and simmer uncovered for a further 30-40 minutes or until the lamb is tender.
  • Serve - garnished with parsley - in large bowls and crusty rolls.

MOROCCAN LAMB, LENTIL, AND CHICKPEA SOUP



Moroccan Lamb, Lentil, and Chickpea Soup image

I made this for my make-ahead cooking group "The Make-Ahead Mamas'" holiday soup swap. The wonderful traditional Moroccan cinnamon-spice combination is lovely with the ground lamb and sweet potatoes, and the chopped apricots or cranberries add a surprising tart sweetness with every few bites. Whenever I make this recipe, I make a double (or triple!) batch and freeze a few portions.

Provided by BusySpoons

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 pound ground lamb
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
⅛ teaspoon curry powder
1 tablespoon butter
1 sweet onion, chopped
2 (10.5 ounce) cans beef consomme
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 (14 ounce) can organic beef broth
1 (14 ounce) can organic chicken broth
1 tablespoon honey
3 large carrots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup lentils, rinsed and drained
½ cup chopped dried apricots
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix ground lamb, cinnamon, cumin, salt, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, turmeric, and curry powder together in a bowl. Cover and put in the refrigerator for 2 hours to overnight.
  • Melt butter in a soup pot over medium-high heat; stir in onion. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion has softened and turned translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add spiced lamb mixture. Cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add consomme, diced tomatoes, beef broth, chicken broth, and honey. Stir in carrots, sweet potatoes, garbanzo beans, lentils, apricots, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
  • Bring soup just to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, and simmer until lentils and vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48.6 g, Cholesterol 43 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 12.9 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 1303.5 mg, Sugar 13.6 g

MEDITERRANEAN LAMB AND LENTIL STEW



Mediterranean Lamb and Lentil Stew image

This light and delicious stew makes a perfect springtime meal, especially when served over rice pilaf. It's a favorite of my children.

Provided by carina

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ pounds lamb shoulder arm chops, cubed, round bones reserved
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup lentils, picked over and rinsed
2 cups chicken broth, or more as needed
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried sage
½ teaspoon dried basil
2 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach
1 lemon, juiced and zested
½ cup ricotta salata cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the lamb cubes and bones and brown on all sides, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add onion and garlic and continue cooking about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in the lentils, 2 cups of the chicken broth, tomatoes, carrots and the thyme, sage and basil. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, until the lentils are tender but not quite done, stirring occasionally. Depending on the type and freshness of the lentils, this will take from 15 to 30 minutes. If the stew seems dry, add more broth (up to one cup additional). Discard the lamb bones.
  • Add the spinach and cook 5 minutes more. Stir in the lemon zest and juice. Garnish individual servings with some of the crumbled cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 572 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 103 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 19.7 g, Protein 39.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 1049.2 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

LENTIL SOUP WITH LAMB AND MINT



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Lamb     Sauté     Dinner     Mint     Winter     Potluck     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Diabetes-Friendly

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground lamb
3 large celery stalks, chopped
2 large parsnips, peeled, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, chopped
3/4 pound lentils, rinsed
4 14-ounce cans (or more) beef broth
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
3 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 cup chopped fresh mint, divided

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add lamb, celery, parsnips, onion, and garlic. Sauté until vegetables are almost tender and lamb is cooked through and beginning to brown, breaking up lamb with back of fork, about 15 minutes. Add lentils and stir 1 minute. Add 4 cans broth, tomatoes with juice, and cumin. Bring soup to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until lentils are tender, about 40 minutes.
  • Transfer 2 cups soup to blender and puree until smooth; return to same pot. Mix in 1/4 cup mint. Thin soup with more broth if desired. Season soup with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup mint.

Tips:

  • Soak the lentils: Soaking the lentils for at least 30 minutes before cooking will help them cook more evenly and reduce the cooking time.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This recipe calls for carrots, celery, and onions, but you can also add other vegetables such as potatoes, turnips, or parsnips.
  • Brown the lamb: Browning the lamb before adding it to the soup will help develop its flavor and give the soup a richer taste.
  • Use a good quality broth: The broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good quality broth. You can use chicken broth, beef broth, or vegetable broth, depending on your preference.
  • Season to taste: Season the soup with 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:

This lentil soup with lamb is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's also a great way to use up leftover lamb. The soup is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying soup, give this lentil soup with lamb a try.

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