SPICED LENTIL AND ROASTED VEGETABLE SOUP

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This is a really thick comforting lentil and tomato soup with a bit of added interest. Great way to use up the veg left in the fridge at the end of the week. The tomatoes can be soft and not the freshest but need to be tasty.

Provided by lindseylcw

Categories     Grains

Time P1DT20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 large tomatoes
4 medium onions
2 red bell peppers
4 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, diced
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup red lentil
1 stalk celery, diced
2 tablespoons nigella seeds (black onion)
2 cardamom pods
1 teaspoon dried chili
1 pint chicken stock

Steps:

  • Cut tomatoes in half, peel and halve onions, halve peppers and deseed and take off stalk.
  • Place above into roasting tray and place slices of garlic onto each piece of vegetable, sprinkle with olive and salt.
  • Roast in medium oven for 30 - 40 mins until vegetables are slightly browned and tomatoes are very soft.
  • Meanwhile sweat diced onion and celery in butter in a heavy pan for 5 minutes.
  • Add nigella seeds, chilli pepper and cardamon, stir well and add chicken stock, then add lentils.
  • Bring to a boil and then simmer, covered.
  • When roasted vegetables are ready add contents of the roasting pan with juices to the soup pan and stir well.
  • Simmer for 20 mins then season to taste with fresh black pepper and salt.
  • Blend with a stick blender or in a processor, soup should retain a rough consistency but not big lumps.Add more water if necessary and reheat.
  • Serve with a drizzle of good olive oil on top.

Sujon Mondol
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Mandi Updates
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I love the smoky flavor of the roasted vegetables in this soup.


nikki Khan
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day.


CaRsOn bAiLeY
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I'm always looking for new and exciting soup recipes. This one definitely fits the bill!


Art Castanuela
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This soup is a great make-ahead meal. I often make a batch on the weekend and then eat it throughout the week.


Hasan Tosun
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I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Caleb Wilkins
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. I always make a big batch of soup after Thanksgiving and Christmas.


Latricia Hill
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Aero Matos
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I highly recommend it!


Flying Tv
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I love the addition of lentils to this soup. They add a nice protein boost.


Erick Johnss
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting.


Joanna Roberts
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I'm a vegetarian and I love this soup. It's so hearty and filling.


Timothy Yusuf
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover roasted vegetables. I always have a batch of roasted vegetables in my fridge, so this soup is a great way to use them up.


Samsung J5
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Tracye F Jones Craig
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This soup is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of spices and roasted vegetables.


Serenity Lea
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I love that this soup is packed with vegetables and lentils. It's a great way to get your daily dose of nutrients.


Abdiaziz Power
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This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights! It's so easy to make and always a hit with my family.


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