Brown lentils are the star of this dish. To boost flavor, we used a classic mirepoix-onion, celery and carrot - as well as thyme, bay and oregano for an herby finish. We found the fresh lemon juice and parsley at the end brightened up the soup and added a nice pop of color.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large heavy-bottom pot over medium-high heat. Add the carrot, onion, celery and 1 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are starting to caramelize and take on a dark brown color, 8 to 10 minutes (this step is important as it will add tons of flavor to your soup!).
- Stir in the tomato paste and garlic and cook, scraping up the brown bits, until the garlic is fragrant and slightly softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add in the lentils, stock, 4 cups water, thyme, bay leaf, oregano, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, 2 teaspoons salt and a generous amount of black pepper and stir to combine. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook until the lentils are softened with just a bit of bite, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaf. Puree 2 1/2 cups of the soup in a blender until smooth then stir back into the pot. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley. Ladle into bowls and garnish with more parsley.
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Un KHann
[email protected]This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and hearty. I love that it's made with all healthy ingredients. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.
Donald Lewis
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lentil soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and easy to make. I love the addition of the spices. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Sahin Ahmed
[email protected]This is the best lentil soup I've ever had! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love that it's made with all healthy ingredients. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.
BIG PAPA SMURF
[email protected]I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Xtylish Adil
[email protected]This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and hearty. I love that it's made with all healthy ingredients. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.
Itel Vision
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lentil soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and easy to make. I love the addition of the spices. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Vanessa Walat
[email protected]This is the best lentil soup I've ever had! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love that it's made with all healthy ingredients. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.
Lecara Johnson
[email protected]I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Habtamu Lemessa
[email protected]This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and hearty. I love that it's made with all healthy ingredients. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.
Khadka bahadur Thapa
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lentil soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and easy to make. I love the addition of the spices. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Emarn MD emonhasanjoy
[email protected]This is the best lentil soup I've ever had! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love that it's made with all healthy ingredients. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.
Nadiya Sultana
[email protected]I made this soup last night and it was delicious! I used brown lentils and added some chopped carrots and celery. It was so easy to make and it was packed with flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Shafique Ali
[email protected]This lentil soup is amazing! I've made it several times now and it always turns out great. It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that it's a healthy and hearty soup that's perfect for a cold winter day.