HEARTY BROWN LENTIL SOUP
I just love lentils so when I spotted this recipe in a book I couldn't resist making it. The recipe says you can add other vegetables such as tomatoes, spinach, leeks, peppers, squashes, and root vegetables if available, but on my first try I stuck faithfully to the recipe, though I did halve it. From a book called "Love Soup'.
Provided by Kiwi Kathy
Categories Lentil
Time 1h25m
Yield 10 bowls, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Rinse the lentils and put them in a large pot with 10 cups water and 2½ tsp salt. (I added the salt towards the end of the cooking period as salt added at the start of cooking can make the lentils hard.
- Finely dice the carrots, celery and potatoes and add them to the pot, along with the bay leaf and thyme.
- Bring the water to the boil, lower heat and simmer soup, loosely covered for about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile chop the onion medium fine and saute it in 2 tblsps olive oil, stirring often over a medium heat until it softens. Add the chopped garlic and keep cooking and stirring until the onion begins to colour, about 10 minutes. Add the onion and garlic to the soup as it simmers.
- Lightly toast the cumin seeds in a small pan, stirring constantly for a few minutes until they are fragrant. Grind the cumin in a mortar or spice grinder and add it to the soup, along with 1 tblsp lemon juice and plenty of black pepper.
- Add the vegetable broth and the fresh herbs, bring the soup back to a simmer and taste. Adjust seasonings if necessary. Stir in another 2 tblsps olive oil.
- When serving add a thin drizzle of olive oil on top of each bowl, or put a tsp of mild salsa on top of each serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.5, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 620.8, Carbohydrate 43.5, Fiber 16.6, Sugar 3.3, Protein 13.8
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Rebecca Parker
[email protected]This soup is a must-try for lentil lovers. It's hearty, flavorful, and packed with vegetables. I highly recommend it.
Sobir Soo
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I love the combination of lentils and vegetables, and the broth is so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this soup again and again.
Angelina Van Zuyden
[email protected]This soup is delicious and healthy. It's a great way to use up leftover lentils, and it's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Jose Manuel Olivera
[email protected]I've made this soup several times, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it's also very affordable.
Junior Noel
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and it fills you up. I love the addition of the lemon zest, which gives the soup a bright and refreshing flavor.
Deepen Darji
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in the pot and let it simmer. It's a great meal for a busy weeknight.
Joe Ralph
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, and I got lots of compliments. I'll definitely be making this soup again.
Sellwane Maleke
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I had some cooked lentils in my fridge, and I just threw them in the pot with the other ingredients. The soup turned out great, and it was a delicious and healthy meal.
Ajaz Khar
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lentil soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The lentils were so creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables added a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this soup again.
Dennis Kenneth
[email protected]This hearty brown lentil soup was a hit with my family! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. I especially loved the addition of the cumin and coriander, which gave the soup a warm and inviting aroma.