Mia's lentil soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. Made with lentils, vegetables, and spices, this soup is a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins. It is also relatively easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your soup thick or thin, spicy or mild, there is a lentil soup recipe out there to suit your needs. With so many different variations, you are sure to find a recipe that you and your family will love.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
LENTIL SOUP
Recipe VIDEO above. Don't settle for a bland lentil soup. Make it right, and you'll have everyone begging for seconds...and thirds! The touch of spices and finishing it off with lemon really lifts this soup to the next level.
Provided by Nagi@RecipeTin Eats
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, cook for 2 minutes.
- Add celery and carrot. Cook for 7 - 10 minutes or until softened and the onion is sweet. Don't rush this step, it is key to the flavour base of the soup.
- Add all remaining ingredients except the lemon and salt. Stir.
- Increase heat and bring to simmer. Scoop scum on the surface off and discard (do this again during cooking if required). Place lid on and turn heat down to medium low. Simmer for 35 - 40 minutes or until lentils are soft.
- Remove bay leaves.
- Thicken Soup: Using a stick blender, do 2 or 3 quick whizzes to thicken the soup (see video below). Or transfer 2 cups to a blender, let it cool slightly, then hold lid with tea towel and blend then transfer back into pot.
- Add a touch of water if you want to adjust soup consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Grate over the zest of the lemon then add a squeeze of lemon juice just before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve with warm crusty bread slathered liberally with butter!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 421 g, Calories 311 kcal, Carbohydrate 48 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 5 g, Sodium 111 mg, Fiber 22 g, Sugar 5 g
LENTIL SOUP WITH PEAS AND HAM
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ham, onion and 2 tablespoons dill; cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is golden, about 5 minutes. Add the celery, carrots, potatoes, 1/2 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are just soft, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth, 1 1/2 cups water and the lentils; cover and bring to a simmer. Uncover and cook until the potatoes are tender and the lentils begin to fall apart, 12 to 15 more minutes. Stir in the peas, yogurt and the remaining 1 tablespoon dill. Ladle the soup into bowls.
LENTIL SOUP
Giada De Laurentiis' easy Lentil Soup from Everyday Italian on Food Network is a perfect meal: fast, nutritious and delicious.
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a heavy large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Add the garlic, salt, and pepper and saute until all the vegetables are tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes with their juices. Simmer until the juices evaporate a little and the tomatoes break down, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add the lentils and mix to coat. Add the broth and stir. Add the thyme sprigs. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover and simmer over low heat until the lentils are almost tender, about 30 minutes.
- Stir in the pasta. Simmer until the pasta is tender but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Ladle the soup into bowls. Sprinkle with the Parmesan, drizzle with olive oil, and serve.
MY OMAS LENTIL SOUP
This is one of my all time favorite soups. It is thick and hearty. It is a recipe that I grew up with. You can tinker around with it, but I have always loved that it is so simple. I have guessed at the prep time and cooking time as the soup can simmer for a while after it is done. Can omit wurst and sub vegetable broth for chicken if you want to make it vegetarian.
Provided by buzzonesbirdie
Categories Lentil
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Add first 3 ingredients to a large pot.
- Add 3 cups of broth.
- Cook over medium heat stirring occasionally until everything is tender.
- You may need to add some more broth or water as it is absorbed.
- 30 minutes before you want to serve it add the wurst or hot dogs if you wish and let them cook through.
- Serve with hearty bread and a salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 585.9, Fat 26.4, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 56.8, Sodium 1061.2, Carbohydrate 56.8, Fiber 20.1, Sugar 3.1, Protein 29.8
LENTIL SOUP
Hearty lentil soup, chock full of veggies and very yummy. Serve with warm cornbread.
Provided by Bob Cody
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Lentil Soup Recipes
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; cook and stir until onion is tender. Stir in garlic, bay leaf, oregano, and basil; cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in lentils, and add water and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for at least 1 hour. When ready to serve stir in spinach, and cook until it wilts. Stir in vinegar, and season to taste with salt and pepper, and more vinegar if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.6 calories, Carbohydrate 48.2 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 22.2 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 130.5 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
LENTIL SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, onion, garlic, carrot, potatoes, diced tomato, dried lentil, vegetable broth, bay leaf, cumin, salt, pepper
Provided by Rachel Gaewski
Categories Lunch
Yield 5 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large pot, add the oil and onion and cook over medium heat until semi-translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add carrots and potatoes, and sauté for 3 minutes.
- Add lentils, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, bay leaf, and cumin, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 35-40 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
- Remove bay leaf and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Enjoy!
MOROCCAN LENTIL SOUP
Thick, delicious and nutritious, especially in the winter!
Provided by Grace and Mae
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Lentil Soup Recipes
Time 2h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In large pot saute; the onions, garlic, and ginger in a little olive oil for about 5 minutes.
- Add the water, lentils, chick peas, white kidney beans, diced tomatoes, carrots, celery, garam masala, cardamom, cayenne pepper and cumin. Bring to a boil for a few minutes then simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or longer, until the lentils are soft.
- Puree half the soup in a food processor or blender. Return the pureed soup to the pot, stir and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.8 calories, Carbohydrate 56.5 g, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 18 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 317 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
Tips:
- Use a variety of lentils: This will give your soup a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include brown lentils, green lentils, and red lentils.
- Don't overcook the lentils: They should be tender but still hold their shape.
- Add vegetables and spices to taste: This is a great way to customize your soup and make it your own.
- Serve with a side of bread or crackers: This will help to soak up the delicious broth.
Conclusion:
Lentil 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 ingredients, you can easily make a delicious pot of lentil soup that the whole family will enjoy.
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