TOMATO AND LENTIL SOUP

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I made this at work this morning (x 8 times this recipe!) so I've borrowed the book to copy it and a few more out I'm interested in.

Provided by JustJanS

Categories     Lentil

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 leek, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, quasrtered and thinly sliced
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
250 g red lentils
1 1/4 liters water
350 ml tomato juice
1 (400 g) can chopped tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper
chopped fresh parsley (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the leek, carrot, onion and garlic, cover and cook for 4-5 minutes or stirring frequently until the leek and onion are a little softened.
  • Rinse and drain the lentils, picking them over for any foreign matter.
  • Add the lentils to the pan and stir in the waster, juice and tomatoes, Add the cumin, coriander, bayleaf and a large pinch of salt.
  • Bring to the boil and reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 45 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  • you can now puree the soup if you prefer it smoother or leave it as it is.
  • Season well with salt and pepper before serving.
  • Garnish each serving with a sprinkling of fresh parsley.

Obi Victor
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This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Rafique Mohamed
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This soup is so good, I could eat it every day. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Md johur alom
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I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes. This soup is a great addition to my repertoire. It's flavorful, healthy, and easy to make.


swavy 1839
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables. My kids loved the sweet tomatoes and the mild lentils.


Shahzaib 2462
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful color.


dennis Maya
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5 stars! This soup is delicious and easy to make. I love that it's healthy and packed with vegetables.


Dominic colin
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the spices give it a nice warm flavor.


uche ifeanyi david
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I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but this soup was surprisingly good. The tomatoes and spices really complemented the lentils. I'll definitely be making this again.


stargrl bae
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. I added some chopped carrots and celery for extra flavor. It was a hit with my family!


Mallam zaachi Saha naa
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Meh.


Mika vilo
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Easy to make and packed with flavor. I used canned tomatoes and lentils to save time and it still turned out great. Will definitely make again!


Asma Kashif
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This soup was absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the tomatoes were flavorful. I added a bit of extra spice to give it a little kick. My family loved it and I will def


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