Lentils are widely recognized for their abundance of dietary fiber, protein, and important elements like iron and potassium. They are easy to cook and pair exceptionally well with various vegetables, making them an excellent choice for a hearty and nutritious lentil vegetable soup. This delectable soup, brimming with flavor and goodness, is not only a fantastic meal option for vegetarians and vegans but also appeals to a broad spectrum of individuals seeking a healthy and fulfilling dish. Let's embark on a culinary journey to explore the best lentil vegetable soup recipe, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and nourish your body.
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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.
LENTIL VEGETABLE SOUP
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
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.
VEGETABLE LENTIL SOUP
Here's a healthy slow-cooker soup that's ideal for vegetarians and those watching their weight. Butternut squash and lentils make it hearty, while herbs and other veggies round out the flavor. -Mark Morgan, Waterford, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 4h45m
Yield 6 servings (about 2 quarts)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the first 8 ingredients in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until lentils are tender, about 4 hours., Stir in tomatoes and beans. Cook, covered, on high until heated through, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 685mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
WINTER LENTIL VEGETABLE SOUP
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
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
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 (BAREFOOT CONTESSA)
Make and share this Lentil Vegetable Soup (Barefoot Contessa) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by eLLe-ious
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 2h
Yield 8-10 soup bowls, 8-10 serving(s)
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.1, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 10.8, Sodium 1525.8, Carbohydrate 67.7, Fiber 21, Sugar 15.6, Protein 25.8
INA GARTEN'S LENTIL VEGETABLE SOUP(VEGETARIANIZED)
From the Barefoot Contessa show To Go, then tweeked just a leeetle to make it vegetarian. It is warming and rib sticking good. Yum! Sometimes in a pinch, I use ketchp instead of tomato paste, but you could also add a can of Rotel tomatoes instead(use about 1/2 cup less broth). If you like, change it up a little bit and add 4 cups of potatoes. If you cook it a few days earlier then you intend on serving it, it will taste even better and thicken. Freeze the leftovers in quart containers to thaw out later for a quick dinner. I think this would also be good with some soy chorizo added.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Lentil
Time 1h30m
Yield 8-10
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cover the lentils with boiling water and allow to sit for 15 minutes. Drain.
- In a large stockpot(7 qt.) on medium heat, saute the onions, leeks, red peppers, 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 vegetable stock, tomato paste, and lentils and bay leaf. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 1 hour(or a little more to taste), until the lentils are cooked through.
- Check the seasonings.
- Add the red wine vinegar and serve hot, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with grated Parmesan.
- Good served with a salad and popovers!
CURRIED LENTIL-VEGETABLE SOUP
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves; cook, stirring, until golden, about 1 minute. Add 1 tablespoon curry powder and the tomato paste and cook, stirring, until the ginger and garlic are well coated, about 1 minute.
- Add the lentils, carrots, leeks and 7 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat so the liquid simmers. Season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook until the lentils are tender and start breaking apart, about 25 minutes. Add the spinach and stir until wilted; season with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, cut the naan into 1-inch pieces. Whisk the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove and 1 teaspoon curry powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add the naan and toss to coat. Spread on a baking sheet and bake until golden and crisp, about 10 minutes.
- Top each serving of soup with the naan croutons, a dollop of yogurt and some cilantro.
SPICY LENTIL VEGETABLE SOUP
This is a healthy, hearty, spicy, relatively easy-to-make, delicious soup recipe. The roasted peppers really make it something special. I just made it up and am eating it now, and I am in love.
Provided by hot_curry
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Lentil Soup Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Cut the peppers in half from top to bottom; remove the stem, seeds, and ribs, then place the peppers cut-side-down onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until limp, 30 to 40 minutes. Turn the peppers over halfway through cooking. Once ready, place the peppers into a bowl, and tightly seal with plastic wrap. Allow the peppers to steam as they cool, about 20 minutes. Once cool, remove the skins and discard. Chop the peppers
- Meanwhile, bring the water and lentils to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the lentils are tender, about 30 minutes. Drain, rinse, and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the carrot, onion, and broccoli; cook and stir until the onion has softened, about 5 minutes. Pour in some of the vegetable broth, cover, and steam the vegetables until tender. Pour in the remaining vegetable broth and chopped peppers; season with the red pepper flakes, ginger, black pepper, thyme, and sage. Simmer until the flavors come together and the vegetables are very tender, about 20 to 30 minutes. Add water if needed to maintain your desired consistency. Stir in the cooked lentils until hot.
- If desired, pour the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, 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 and pour into a clean pot. Alternately, you can use a stick blender and puree the soup right in the cooking pot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.8 calories, Carbohydrate 47 g, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 19.8 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 269.1 mg, Sugar 8.2 g
BEEFY LENTIL VEGETABLE SOUP
A very tasty, hearty, easy to prepare soup that also freezes well.
Provided by Debbie
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beef Soup Recipes
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Brown beef; break meat into small pieces while cooking. Drain.
- Place meat in a big pot with lid. Add lentils, vegetables, water, salt, pepper, bouillon, vegetable juice, mushrooms, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook on high until it boils. Reduce heat to low, and cover. Simmer for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until lentils are tender. Stir occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 48.7 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 15.8 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 1262 mg, Sugar 9.4 g
MIDDLE EASTERN VEGETABLE AND LENTIL SOUP
A delicious, flavorful, and healthy variation of lentil and vegetable soup with Middle Eastern flavors.
Provided by Melissa Gardner
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Lentil Soup Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery. Cook until lightly browned, stirring occasionally, 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook another minute or 2, stirring constantly. Add broth, water, and lentils and bring to a boil, about 5 minutes.
- Add eggplant to the soup and return to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes more. Stir in zucchini and tomato and return to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until zucchini are tender but still bright, about 5 minutes more. Remove soup from heat and stir in lemon zest and juice. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.7 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 19 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 360.5 mg, Sugar 7.9 g
SIMPLE LENTIL VEGETABLE SOUP
This satisfying bowlful is a simpler, smaller-batch, and vegan version of Ina Garten's Lentil Vegetable Soup.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Rinse lentils. Place in a heat-proof bowl and pour boiling water over the top. Let sit 20 minutes.
- While the lentils soak, chop and saute the vegetables. To saute, set a large soup pot over medium heat.
- When hot, add the olive oil. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 minutes. Add garlic, thyme, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring
- frequently, for one minute.
- Add the vegetable broth and the tomato paste. Drain the lentils, discarding the soaking water, and add them to the pot. Increase heat to medium high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until the lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the red wine vinegar. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if
- desired.
- Scoop into bowls and serve. If you like, drizzle with a little more olive oil and an optional topping if desired.
SPICED LENTIL AND ROASTED VEGETABLE SOUP
This is a really thick comforting lentil and tomato soup with a bit of added interest. Great way to use up the veg left in the fridge at the end of the week. The tomatoes can be soft and not the freshest but need to be tasty.
Provided by lindseylcw
Categories Grains
Time P1DT20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cut tomatoes in half, peel and halve onions, halve peppers and deseed and take off stalk.
- Place above into roasting tray and place slices of garlic onto each piece of vegetable, sprinkle with olive and salt.
- Roast in medium oven for 30 - 40 mins until vegetables are slightly browned and tomatoes are very soft.
- Meanwhile sweat diced onion and celery in butter in a heavy pan for 5 minutes.
- Add nigella seeds, chilli pepper and cardamon, stir well and add chicken stock, then add lentils.
- Bring to a boil and then simmer, covered.
- When roasted vegetables are ready add contents of the roasting pan with juices to the soup pan and stir well.
- Simmer for 20 mins then season to taste with fresh black pepper and salt.
- Blend with a stick blender or in a processor, soup should retain a rough consistency but not big lumps.Add more water if necessary and reheat.
- Serve with a drizzle of good olive oil on top.
CROCK POT LENTIL VEGETABLE BARLEY SOUP RECIPE - (4.2/5)
Provided by DreiFromBK
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- As with all crock pot recipes, this is a breeze to put together. Dice and layer all the veggies, and top with the grains, liquids and the spices (except the basil). The order I used was: onions and bell peppers, squash and carrots, lentils, peas, and barley, diced tomatoes and broth, salt, pepper, sugar, and finally the extra water. Set the crock pot on low for eight hours or on high for four hours. The lentils, peas, and barley will absorb a lot of water, so you may need to add even more extra (unless you like a nice thick soup like I do-then you will be very pleased when you arrive home from class!). Top with a sprinkle of basil and some pepper and enjoy!
MOROCCAN LENTIL & VEGETABLE SOUP
Not only does this taste good it's very healthy. This recipe is from a diabetic cook book. Lots of vegetable, and because the lentils are high in soluble fiber this is a good recipe to lower blood cholesterol.
Provided by Marlitt
Categories Clear Soup
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in lentils, coriander, cumin, black pepper and cinnamon; cook 2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth, celery and sun-dried tomatoes; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered 25 minutes.
- Stir in squash, bell pepper and parsley. Continue cooking covered 10 minutes or until lentils are tender.
- Top with plum tomatoes and cilantro just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.4, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 155.2, Carbohydrate 21.3, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 5.4, Protein 9.3
INSTANT POT® LENTIL VEGETABLE SOUP
Warm and healthy one-pot dish cooked in an Instant Pot®.
Provided by peloquinswife
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Lentil Soup Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place oil in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add onion, bell pepper, and carrot; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Cancel Saute function.
- Add chicken broth, lentils, zucchini, eggplant, diced tomatoes with juice, parsley, cumin, and salt to the pot. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in lemon juice and zest.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.9 calories, Carbohydrate 45.2 g, Cholesterol 4.5 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 20.8 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 1257.2 mg, Sugar 7 g
SLOW COOKER LENTIL VEGETABLE SOUP
We have a regular Monday night get together for dinner with friends. I try to make a different soup as a starter every week. Sometimes I follow a recipe & others I just sort of throw whatever appeals in the pot. This was last nights soup & it was one of the throw things together. We all agreed that this is a make again soup. I made this in a 1.5 litre slowcooker. It will serve 8 as a starter, 4 as a main course. I used a combination of portabello & white mushrooms, as that is what I had in the fridge. You could add some cooked diced chicken during the last hour of cooking if you wanted to.
Provided by Demelza
Categories Weeknight
Time 7h15m
Yield 4 main course, 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Saute musrhooms, celery & peppers in olive oil & butter for about 5 minutes, add the 1/8 tsp cumin just before the end.
- Add all the veggies, juice 1 1/2 cups chicken broth & seasonings to slowcooker.
- Cook on low for 6 hours.
- Add barley & as much of the last cup of chicken broth as needed.
- Cook on high for 1 hour.
- Garnish with fresh parsley when serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.6, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 2.5, Sodium 757.3, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 11.4, Sugar 3.1, Protein 12.6
CHUNKY VEGETABLE LENTIL SOUP (GLUTEN-FREE, VEGAN)
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Provided by InnerHarmonyNutriti
Categories Potato
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large pot, heat olive oil, add chopped onions and sauté until onions are translucent and soft.
- Add minced garlic and sauté 2 more minutes.
- Add celery, carrots, potato, kale, paprika and herbs and sauté for a few more minutes stirring frequently.
- Add lentils, water, crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer over low heat for 25 minutes (If you are using a pressure cooker, cook under pressure for 7 minutes and use a natural releasing method.).
- Add salt, infuse love and serve!
SAVORY LENTIL VEGETABLE SOUP
Beverly Sterling of Gasport, New York recommends this hearty variation of lentil soup. "Curry and ginger give the broth zip and spinach and squash are tasty, nutritious additions," she says.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute squash in 1 teaspoon oil until crisp-tender. Remove and set aside. Add carrots, potato, onion, garlic and remaining oil to the pan. Cook and stir over low heat for 8-10 minutes. Stir in curry powder and ginger; cook for 1 minute. Add the broth, lentils, tomato paste, vinegar and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until lentils and potatoes are tender. Add spinach and squash; heat through.
Nutrition Facts :
LENTIL VEGETABLE COCONUT CURRY SOUP
Indian-style seasoning, lentils and a healthy array of veggies combined with a sweet tomato and coconut milk broth. Thanks to my friends at the potluck who requested the recipe. :)
Provided by Lindsaybean
Categories Lentil
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Heat coconut oil in a heavy-bottomed large soup pot on medium until a drop of water sizzles in it; be careful not to let the oil smoke.
- Add garlic and saute for 1 min, stirring.
- Continue to stir fairly frequently as you add more veggies, and keep the lid on in between stirring. Add onion and saute 5 minute Add carrots and celery and saute another 5 minute Add the cauliflower, potato and kale, and saute another 5 minute
- Add the curry, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, coriander, and chili powder and stir. Let saute a few more minutes, and then add everything else. (NOTE: if you prefer, you can use more bouillon instead of the granulated garlic, granulated onion and celery powder.).
- Bring to a boil uncovered, stirring occasionally, and then reduce to medium low and partially cover.
- Stir occasionally and test lentils after about 25 minutes. Continue cooking until they are soft. If you find the broth needs more flavor, add more bouillon or more of the curry seasonings.
- Serve with lemon or lime wedges to squeeze into the soup.
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables: This will give your soup a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, and zucchini.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices: A little bit of cumin, coriander, or paprika can go a long way in adding flavor to your soup.
- Cook the lentils until they are tender: This will help them to break down and thicken the soup.
- Don't overcook the vegetables: You want them to be tender, but not mushy.
- Serve with a side of bread or crackers: This will help to soak up the delicious broth.
Conclusion:
Lentil vegetable 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 vegetables. With a few simple tips, you can make a pot of lentil vegetable soup that is sure to please everyone at the table.
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