LENTIL SOUP WITH CHIPOTLES
Chipotles in adobo add a wonderful smoky-spicy element to this lentil soup. Lentils combine well with smoky flavors - that's why they're so often cooked with sausage or bacon.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, weekday, soups and stews, appetizer, main course
Time 1h
Yield Serves four to six
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the canola oil over medium heat in a large, heavy soup pot. Add the onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about five minutes. Add the garlic, cumin and tomato paste. Cook, stirring, until the mixture is fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Stir in the lentils and water, add salt to taste (1 to 2 teaspoons) and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until the lentils are very tender, about 50 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Using a hand blender, coarsely purée the soup, or purée half the soup in batches in a blender. (Make sure to remove the stopper from the blender lid and hold a towel tightly down over the top to avoid hot splashes.) Stir the blended soup back into the pot, and combine well. Add the chipotles, and heat through. Taste and adjust seasonings. Garnish each serving with croutons or toasted tortilla chips if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 187, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 737 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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KING 'S YT
[email protected]Just wanted to say thanks for sharing this recipe. I've made it a few times now and it's always a hit.
Jaselynn Daniels
[email protected]Can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so easy and delicious.
Mullah Umar
[email protected]This soup sounds perfect for a cold winter day. I'll definitely be making it soon.
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[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this soup looks really good. I might have to give it a try.
Bakht Wali
[email protected]This soup looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.
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[email protected]I was disappointed with this soup. The lentils were overcooked and the soup was bland. I won't be making this again.
Angelka Ashraf
[email protected]This soup was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll use less chipotle pepper.
Manozz Bishwakarma
[email protected]This soup is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the chipotle peppers give it a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again and again.
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[email protected]This was my first time making lentil soup and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the soup was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Kj Kj
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so hearty and flavorful. I always add a little extra chipotle pepper to give it a bit of a kick.
Richard Sowards
[email protected]This lentil soup was a hit with my family! The chipotles added a nice smoky flavor and the lentils were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.