Red lentil soup with cloves is a delicious, nutritious, and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This hearty soup has a rich and creamy texture with a hint of spice from the cloves, and it is packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins. The best red lentil soup with cloves recipes are simple to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you prefer a thick and hearty soup or a thinner, more broth-based soup, there is a red lentil soup with cloves recipe that is perfect for you. Read on to learn about some of the best recipes for this delicious and comforting soup.
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EASY GREEK RED LENTIL SOUP RECIPE
This creamy red lentil soup, prepared Greek-style, will surprise your taste buds in the best way possible! Red lentils, combined with onions, garlic, and sweet carrots in a tomato-based broth. Infused with cumin, oregano, and rosemary. Finished with a bright splash of lemon juice and fresh parsley. Keep it vegan, or add a sprinkle of salty feta, if you like.
Provided by Suzy Karadsheh
Categories Soup
Time 33m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil until shimmering but not smoking. Add onions, carrots and garlic. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring regularly. Add spices and bay leaves. Cook for a few seconds till fragrant, keep stirring so spices don't burn.
- Add crushed tomatoes, broth, lentils. Season with kosher salt. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until lentils are fully cooked.
- Remove from heat. If you have the time, let soup cool a bit before using an immersion blender to puree. Pulse a few times till you reach the creamy consitency you are looking for.
- Return soup to heat, and stir to warm through. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and fresh parsley.
- Transfer soup to serving bowls and top with extra virgin olive oil. If you like, top each bowl with a generous sprinkle of feta cheese. Serve with your favorite crusty bread!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Sugar 6.8 g, Sodium 878.7 mg, Fat 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 56.4 g, Fiber 9.4 g, Protein 18.8 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg
RED LENTIL SOUP
I used red lentils for the first time in a recipe I tagged in one of the games and loved them. So I started looking around for other recipes. I found quite a few recipes, and inspired by them, created this soup, using ingredients that I normally have at home. While this is probably 4 servings' worth, I find we generally get only two, as we really love soup!
Provided by duonyte
Categories Lentil
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a saucepan. Add the ginger and heat, stirring, for about a minute. Add the ground cumin and stir another 30 seconds.
- Add the onion and carrots and cook for about 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Add the lentils and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, until the lentils are soft.
- Remove from heat and puree with an immersion blender (or in batches in a blender or food processor). Add salt and pepper to taste, although I usually do not add any.
- Add a squeeze of lemon in each serving, if you wish - I find that it adds a bright note.
- Note: A spoonful of plain yogurt is a nice addition.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.4, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 126.3, Carbohydrate 32.7, Fiber 12.8, Sugar 4.5, Protein 16.2
RED LENTIL SOUP RECIPE WITH VEGETABLES
This red lentil soup recipe with vegetables is a healthy, hearty, satisfying meal in a bowl. Perfect for a weeknight meal served with crusty bread.
Provided by Cheryl
Categories Soup
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- PREPARE THE VEGETABLES: Dice carrots, onion, celery, potato. Shortcut: Cut vegetables into large chunks, put in food processor and pulse until roughly chopped.
- SAUTE VEGETABLES, GARLIC: In a medium-large or large pot, heat oil to medium-high heat. Add vegetables and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and sauté another minute.
- ADD SEASONINGS AND OTHER INGREDIENTS: Add tomato paste, cumin or curry powder, salt and pepper (and optional seasonings if using). Stir and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in broth, water and lentils.
- COOK: Bring the soup to a boil. Lower to medium heat or medium-low heat to simmer. Cover pot partially and cook for 30 minutes or until lentils and vegetables are tender.
- FINISH THE SOUP AND SERVE: Add lemon juice, lemon zest and parsley (or cilantro). Taste and adjust seasonings adding additional salt if needed. Serve with a drizzle of good olive oil on top and additional lemon wedges if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1074 mg, Fiber 14 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
RED LENTIL SOUP
Provided by Aarti Sequeira
Time 2h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine the lentils, garlic, chile, ginger, onions, tomatoes and enough water to cover in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, and then lower the heat and simmer until the lentils are tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Whisk the cooked lentils to release some of their starch and break them down further.
- Warm the oil in a small saute pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and cook until they are sizzling and spluttering. Stir in the paprika and turmeric. Pour the seasoned oil onto the lentils (be prepared for a big sizzle). Stir to combine; sprinkle with salt and a small drizzle of honey. Ladle into soup bowls and garnish with cilantro, a drizzle of yogurt, lemon or lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calorie, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat 0.5 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 131 milligrams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 7 grams
RED LENTIL SOUP WITH CLOVES
I found this in a slow food cookbook I borrowed - it originates from one of my favorite chefs - Madhur Jaffrey. I needed some more recipes using red lentils, and this came at a convenient time.
Provided by Tessa Morales
Categories Lentil
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Put the lentils, water, turmeric, cloves, ginger and garlic into a large pot and simmer, partially covered, until lentils become soft, 45 minutes to an hour, or use a pressure cooker to reduce the cooking time.
- Remove the cloves (in the bouquet garni) and puree the soup with a hand blender, or in a blender.
- Season with salt, pepper and lime juice, to taste.
- Saute the bread cubes in a bit of olive oil until slightly browned and crisped and drain.
- Serve the soup with the bread croutons and lime wedges, on the side.
- Enjoy!
RED LENTIL SOUP WITH LEMON
This is a lentil soup that defies expectations of what lentil soup can be. Based on a Turkish lentil soup, mercimek corbasi, it is light, spicy and a bold red color (no murky brown here): a revelatory dish that takes less than an hour to make. The cooking is painless. Sauté onion and garlic in oil, then stir in tomato paste, cumin and chile powder and cook a few minutes more to intensify flavor. Add broth, water, red lentils (which cook faster than their green or black counterparts) and diced carrot, and simmer for 30 minutes. Purée half the mixture and return it to the pot for a soup that strikes the balance between chunky and pleasingly smooth. A hit of lemon juice adds an up note that offsets the deep cumin and chile flavors.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, weeknight, soups and stews, appetizer, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large pot, heat 3 tablespoons oil over high heat until hot and shimmering. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until golden, about 4 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste, cumin, salt, black pepper and chili powder or cayenne, and sauté for 2 minutes longer.
- Add broth, 2 cups water, lentils and carrot. Bring to a simmer, then partially cover pot and turn heat to medium-low. Simmer until lentils are soft, about 30 minutes. Taste and add salt if necessary.
- Using an immersion or regular blender or a food processor, purée half the soup then add it back to pot. Soup should be somewhat chunky.
- Reheat soup if necessary, then stir in lemon juice and cilantro. Serve soup drizzled with good olive oil and dusted lightly with chili powder if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 204, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 210 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
RED LENTIL SOUP
Categories Soup/Stew Vegetable Quick & Easy Lunch Lentil Fall Healthy Simmer Gourmet Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes about 7 cups
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oil in a 4- to 5-quart heavy saucepan over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté onion, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, carrots, tomato, celery, cumin, and salt and sauté, stirring, 2 minutes. Add lentils, water, and broth and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Stir in parsley, then season with salt and pepper.
RED LENTIL SOUP WITH GARAM MASALA
Steps:
- In a bowl soak lentils in water to cover by 2 inches 1 hour and drain in a fine sieve.
- In a 4-quart heavy saucepan cook onions in oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden. Stir in salt and spices and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Stir in lentils, water, and broth and simmer until lentils fall apart, about 25 minutes. (Old lentils may take longer to cook.) Let soup cool slightly.
- Transfer soup to a blender in batches and purée (use caution when blending hot liquids), transferring to a bowl. In pan heat soup over moderate heat, stirring, until hot and season with salt of necessary.
TANGY RED LENTIL SOUP WITH NIçOISE OLIVES
Provided by Jane Sigal
Categories dinner, soups and stews, main course
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a 4-quart saucepan, combine celery, carrot, onion, garlic, olive oil and salt. Cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 10 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 minute. Add lentils, chicken backs, 8 cups water and thyme, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until lentils have broken down, about 30 minutes.
- Discard thyme sprigs. Remove chicken backs, remove meat from bones, chop meat and return meat to soup. Using an immersion blender, partially purée soup. Taste and add salt if needed. Ladle soup into bowls, squeeze in lemon juice and serve topped with olives.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 468, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 420 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
Tips:
- Use high-quality red lentils: Whole, unsplit red lentils hold their shape better during cooking, resulting in a more flavorful and textured soup.
- Soak the lentils before cooking: Soaking the lentils for 30 minutes to an hour before cooking helps to reduce cooking time and improves their digestibility.
- Sauté the vegetables before adding the lentils: Sautéing the vegetables in a little olive oil or butter helps to enhance their flavor and add depth to the soup.
- Use a good quality vegetable broth: The broth is the base of the soup, so using a flavorful and well-seasoned broth is essential. If you don't have homemade vegetable broth, use a good quality store-bought broth.
- Season the soup to taste: Taste the soup throughout the cooking process and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, cumin, or cloves.
- Garnish the soup before serving: A simple garnish of fresh cilantro, yogurt, or a drizzle of olive oil adds a touch of freshness and flavor to the soup.
Conclusion:
Red lentil soup is a delicious, nutritious, and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. With its vibrant color, aromatic spices, and hearty texture, this soup is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you enjoy it as a light lunch or a comforting dinner, red lentil soup is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. So next time you're looking for a simple and flavorful soup recipe, give red lentil soup a try!
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