Lentil soup with lamb and mint is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The lentils provide a good source of protein and fiber, while the lamb adds a rich flavor. The mint adds a refreshing touch that balances out the other flavors. This soup is also relatively easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. If you like your soup spicy, you can add a little cayenne pepper or chili powder. If you prefer a milder flavor, you can omit the spices altogether.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
LENTIL SOUP WITH LAMB
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
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!
LAMB AND LENTIL SOUP
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
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
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
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 AND MINT
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
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.
TURKISH RED LENTIL SOUP WITH MINT
This soup is divine and much like you will get at any authentic Turkish restaurant. It has dynamic flavors and a lovely mild heat. I make a big batch and eat it for lunch with crusty bread and salad the entire week. Optional: Serve with additional mint and lemon wedges.
Provided by Jenna
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Lentil Soup Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over high heat. Cook and stir the onion in the hot oil until it begins to soften, about 2 minutes. Stir the garlic into the onion and cook another 2 minutes. Add the diced tomatoes to the onion mixture; continue to cook and stir another 10 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken stock, red lentils, bulgur, rice, tomato paste, paprika, cayenne pepper, and mint to the tomato mixture; season with salt and black pepper. Bring the soup to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer until the the lentils and rice are cooked through, about 30 minutes.
- Pour the soup into a blender to no more than half full. Firmly hold the lid in place and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree in batches until smooth; pour into your serving dish. Alternately, you can use a stick blender and puree the soup in cooking pot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.1 g, Cholesterol 0.6 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 623.4 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
LAMB SHANK & LENTIL SOUP
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
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.
SPICY LAMB AND LENTILS
Steps:
- Combine first 10 ingredients in large bowl and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 325°F. Bring lentils and broth to boil in heavy medium saucepan over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until lentils are just tender, about 30 minutes.
- Add lamb and marinade to lentils and blend well. Bring to simmer. Cover and bake until lamb is tender, about 50 minutes. Spoon off any fat from surface. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with chutney.
RED LENTIL SOUP WITH LEMON-MINT YOGURT
This soup is easy to get excited about as it is delicious, satisfying, comforting, and beautiful--but it's also, thanks to the lentils, kinda meaty. When you're eating this, it really doesn't seem like a vegetable-based soup. Garnish with thinly sliced mint.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Lentil Soup Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, salt, and tomato paste. Cook, stirring often, until the onion softens and the tomato paste turns a deep brick red or brown color, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add garlic, cumin, and cayenne; cook, stirring, for 2 more minutes. Stir in the broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and add the lentils, celery, and carrots.
- Stir and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the lentils and vegetables are very tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, grind the mint and salt into a paste using a mortar and pestle. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and yogurt, and stir together until combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Taste the soup and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve as-is or use an immersion blender to puree about half of the soup to achieve a creamier texture. Serve hot with spoonfuls of the lemon-mint yogurt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.9 calories, Carbohydrate 41.2 g, Cholesterol 22.4 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 17.4 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 1654.2 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality lentils: Choose lentils that are whole, plump, and free of debris. Avoid lentils that are split or broken, as they will cook unevenly.
- Soak the lentils before cooking: Soaking the lentils for at least 30 minutes before cooking will help to reduce the cooking time and make them more digestible.
- 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 before adding it to the soup: Browning the lamb will help to develop its flavor and give the soup a richer taste.
- Use a good quality lamb stock: A good quality lamb stock will add a lot of flavor to the soup. If you don't have lamb stock on hand, you can use chicken stock or vegetable stock instead.
- Season the soup 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 for extra flavor.
- Serve the soup with a garnish: A garnish of fresh herbs, such as mint or parsley, will add a pop of color and freshness to the soup.
Conclusion:
This lentil soup with lamb and mint is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a relatively inexpensive and easy-to-make soup, making it a great option for busy weeknights. If you are looking for a new and flavorful soup to try, give this lentil soup with lamb and mint a try. You won't be disappointed.
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