Best 6 Lentil Soup With Winter Vegetables Recipes

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As the days grow shorter and the nights grow colder, there is nothing more comforting than a warm and hearty bowl of lentil soup. Packed with protein and fiber, lentils are a budget-friendly ingredient that can be transformed into a delicious and satisfying meal. With the addition of seasonal winter vegetables like carrots, celery, and parsnips, this soup is a nutritional powerhouse that is sure to warm you up from the inside out. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this versatile recipe is easy to follow and can be adapted to suit your taste preferences.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LENTIL SOUP WITH WINTER VEGETABLES



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Get your daily dose of protein in this delicious lentil soup from chef Alain Allegretti of Allegretti restaurant.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 ounces lentils du Puy
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup carrots, finely chopped
1 cup onion, finely chopped
2/3 cup celeriac, finely chopped
2/3 cup leeks, finely chopped
2/3 cup celery, finely chopped
2 sprigs fresh thyme
4 cloves garlic
10 black peppercorns
5 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock, heated, plus more as needed
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
20 baby spinach leaves
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
4 large eggs
1/3 cup white vinegar

Steps:

  • Place lentils in a large bowl. Add 2 1/2 cups water; let soak for 12 hours.
  • Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add carrots, onion, celeriac, leeks, and celery. Cook, stirring, until vegetables have softened and onions are translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Drain and rinse lentils; add to Dutch oven. Cook, stirring to combine, 2 to 3 minutes. Place thyme, garlic, and peppercorns in a piece of cheesecloth; tie with kitchen twine to enclose. Add to skillet along with chicken stock. Place a parchment paper round over liquid and cook for 10 minutes. Season with salt and continue cooking until lentils are tender, about 5 minutes more.
  • Transfer 1/3 of the soup mixture to the jar of a blender; blend until smooth, adding chicken stock, if necessary. Transfer blended soup back into Dutch-oven with remaining soup; stir to combine. Add spinach leaves, remaining 2 tablespoons butter, and drizzle with olive oil. Keep warm.
  • Fill a large pot with water and add vinegar; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Gently crack eggs into pot, one at a time, and reduce heat to medium. Cook eggs for 3 minutes; using a slotted spoon, transfer cooked eggs to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Serve soup immediately topped with a poached egg.

WINTER LENTIL VEGETABLE SOUP



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This soup has very little fat, is cheap and easy to make and delicious. Our family practically lives on it in the winter and I usually double the recipe. Sprinkle grated cheddar on top if you wish. If you can't hang around long enough for this to cook, put it in a slow cooker.

Provided by Cecile Leverman

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup red or green lentils
1 cup chopped onion
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 cups shredded cabbage
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped
2 cups chicken broth
3 carrots, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon curry powder

Steps:

  • Place the lentils into a stockpot or a Dutch oven and add water to twice the depth of the lentils. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and let simmer for about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse lentils; return them to the pot.
  • Add onion, celery, cabbage, tomatoes, chicken broth, carrots and garlic to the pot and season with salt, pepper, sugar, basil, thyme and curry. Cook, simmering for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until desired tenderness is achieved.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.9 g, Cholesterol 1.7 mg, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 938 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

LENTIL VEGETABLE SOUP



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 2h5m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound French green lentils
4 cups chopped yellow onions (3 large onions)
4 cups chopped leeks, white part only (2 leeks)
1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
1/4 cup good olive oil, plus additional for drizzling on top
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 cups medium-diced celery (8 stalks)
3 cups medium-diced carrots (4 to 6 carrots)
3 quarts chicken stock
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons red wine or red wine vinegar
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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.

LENTIL VEGETABLE SOUP



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Nothing beats a good, hearty soup that has inexpensive ingredients, feeds a lot of people, and is quick to make. For a twist on this triple threat, add some bacon or pancetta. From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped (3/4 cup)
2 carrots, peeled and chopped (3/4 cup)
2 celery stalks, peeled and chopped (2/3 cup)
3 garlic cloves, minced (1 tablespoon)
1 tablespoon coarse salt
1 small tomato, chopped (1/3 cup)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 cups brown or green lentils
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 small bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
4 cups water, plus more if needed
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
Garlic Croutons, optional

Steps:

  • Heat a large soup pot over high heat and swirl in the olive oil. Add the onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Reduce the heat to low and saute until the vegetables are lightly caramelized, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Add the lentils, thyme, bay leaf, pepper, and the remaining 2 teaspoons salt. Add the broth and water, and bring to a boil, skimming and discarding any foam as it rises to the surface. Reduce the heat and simmer until the lentils are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. (The cooking time depends on the age of the dried lentils.) Stir in the vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper. If needed, thin the soup with additional water or broth for the desired consistency. Serve in a bowl topped with fresh croutons, if using.

WINTER VEGETABLE & LENTIL SOUP



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When it's cold outside, treat yourself to a healthy homemade vegetable soup, packed with immunity-supporting vitamin C and four of your 5-a-day

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner, Supper

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

85g dried red lentils
2 carrots, quartered lengthways then diced
3 sticks celery, sliced
2 small leeks, sliced
2 tbsp tomato purée
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
3 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 tbsp vegetable bouillon powder
1 heaped tsp ground coriander

Steps:

  • Tip all the ingredients into a large pan. Pour over 1½ litres boiling water, then stir well.
  • Cover and leave to simmer for 30 mins until the vegetables and lentils are tender.
  • Ladle into bowls and eat straightaway, or if you like a really thick texture, blitz a third of the soup with a hand blender or in a food processor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 37 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 13 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

VEGETARIAN WINTER LENTIL SOUP



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The original version of this lentil soup comes from a recent issue of Real Simple Magazine. I made some changes to enhance the taste of the soup.

Provided by William Uncle Bill

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 57m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 large leeks, white and light green part only
1 bunch kale
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 (28 fluid ounce) can tomatoes, including liquid
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups water
1/4 cup pearl barley
1 large carrot, peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1/4 cup brown lentils
1/4 cup green lentil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
12 large basil leaves (optional)
1/4 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Slice each leek in half lengthwise, then slice each half into 4 sections.
  • Chop leeks into small pieces.
  • Place chopped leeks into a bowl of cold water and swish around to remove any grit or soil.
  • Drain well through a sieve.
  • Remove stems from kale and discard.
  • Stack leaves on top of one another and slice crosswise into 1/2 inch wide strips; set aside.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, heat oil.
  • Add leeks and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Crush tomatoes and add to the saucepan and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add vegetable broth and water and bring to boil.
  • Stir in kale strips, barley, carrot slices, sweet potato cubes, brown and green lentils, thyme, salt, pepper and basil.
  • Simmer until barley and lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Adjust seasonings to taste.
  • Spoon into individual soup bowls and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  • This soup freezes well in zip-lok bags, or plastic containers. Omit the parmesan cheese if freezing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.4, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 4, Sodium 1438.5, Carbohydrate 50.8, Fiber 11.2, Sugar 9.9, Protein 11.9

Tips:

  • Choose the right lentils. Brown lentils hold their shape well and won't disintegrate in the soup, but you can use green or red lentils if you prefer.
  • Rinse the lentils thoroughly before cooking. This will remove any dirt or debris.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will give your soup more flavor and texture. Some good choices include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, parsnips, and turnips.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. You want them to be tender but still have a little bit of crunch.
  • Season the soup to taste. Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good starting points.
  • Serve the soup with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs.

Conclusion:

Lentil soup is a delicious, hearty, and healthy meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make a delicious pot of lentil soup that your whole family will enjoy.

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