RED-LENTIL SOUP
Red lentils, faster-cooking than other varieties of the legume, are the foundation of this earthy, rustic soup. Light but satisfying, it's a wonderful (and easy) start to an autumn meal.
Categories Soup/Stew Blender Vegetable Dinner Lunch Legume Lentil Fall Winter Healthy Gourmet Sugar Conscious Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings (makes 6 cups)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook onion in oil with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes.
- Add garlic, cumin, bay leaf, and thyme and cook, stirring, 1 minute more. Add lentils, broth, water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until lentils are very soft and falling apart, about 30 to 45 minutes.
- Discard bay leaf and thyme sprig, then purée 2 cups of mixture in blender (use caution when blending hot liquids) and return to pan.
- Stir in parsley and season with salt.
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Fahad Ch
[email protected]This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I love that it's made with healthy ingredients and it's still really tasty.
SafyanAlig Safyanali
[email protected]I made this soup for dinner last night and it was a big hit with my family. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the lentils were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
JANAA BOY
[email protected]This soup is delicious! I love the combination of lentils, vegetables, and spices. It's also really easy to make, which is a bonus.
Richard Tetteh
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this soup was really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was really creamy. I'll definitely be making this again.
LaHuRe RoHiT
[email protected]This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I love that it's made with healthy ingredients and it's still really tasty.
Danevia gracia
[email protected]I made this soup for dinner last night and it was a big hit with my family. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the lentils were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
Faryad hussain
[email protected]This soup is delicious! I love the combination of lentils, vegetables, and spices. It's also really easy to make, which is a bonus.
Shahzaib Rajput
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this soup was really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was really creamy. I'll definitely be making this again.
lashay summers
[email protected]This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I love that it's made with healthy ingredients and it's still really tasty.
Braden Basham
[email protected]I made this soup for dinner last night and it was a big hit with my family. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the lentils were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
MD OMAR
[email protected]This soup is delicious! I love the combination of lentils, vegetables, and spices. It's also really easy to make, which is a bonus.
MR . Yahye Abdirahman
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the lentils are cooked perfectly. I also love that it's a one-pot meal, which makes cleanup a breeze.
Lorien Jones-Burmeister
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy meal. I love that it's made with healthy ingredients and it's still really tasty.
SK GAMER YT
[email protected]This soup is delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use canned lentils, which makes it even easier. I also added a few chopped carrots and celery for extra flavor.
Sama Ali
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this soup. It was creamy and flavorful, and the lentils were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
Jar Ken
[email protected]This is my new favorite soup recipe! It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use frozen lentils, which makes it even easier.
Oshada Anuhas
[email protected]I made this soup for my family last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, even my picky toddler. The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the lentils were cooked perfectly.
Amir Shahzad “Advocate Amir Kundyarah” Kundyarah
[email protected]This soup is delicious and nutritious. It's perfect for a quick and easy meal on a cold night.
Mara R
[email protected]I've tried so many red lentil soup recipes, but this one is by far the best. The flavors are so well-balanced, and it's just the right amount of creamy. I highly recommend it!
Nichola Slater
[email protected]This red lentil soup is a lifesaver! It's so quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use pantry staples to make it, and it's a great way to get my kids to eat lentils.