LENTIL SOUP
LENTIL SOUP

LENTIL SOUP | LENTIL SOUP RECIPE | RED LENTIL SOUP

Lentil soup is quite possibly the least sexy sounding soup on the planet. Dried lentils are best for lentil soup. You can use most types of lentils for this recipe – brown, green, red or yellow, though it will affect the color of the soup.

Table of Contents

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped (white, brown, yellow)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 large carrot, chopped (about 1 1/4 cups)
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped (about 1 1/4 cups)
  • 2 cups / 400g dried lentils, green or brown, rinsed (Note 1)
  • 400g / 14 oz crushed tomato
  • 1.5 litres / 1.5 quarts (6 cups) vegetable or chicken stock / broth, low sodium
  • 1/2 tsp each cumin and coriander powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp paprika powder
  • 2 dried bay leaves
  • 1 lemon (zest + juice)
  • 1/4 tsp salt and pepper, each

How to make Lentil Soup 

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add celery and carrot. Cook for 7 – 10 minutes or until softened and the onion is sweet. Don’t rush this step, it is key to the flavor base of the soup.
  • Add all remaining ingredients except the lemon and salt. Stir.
  • Increase heat and bring to simmer. Scoop scum on the surface off and discard (do this again during cooking if required). Place lid on and turn the heat down to medium-low. Simmer for 35 – 40 minutes or until lentils are soft.
  • Thicken Soup: Using a stick blender, do 2 or 3 quick whizzes to thicken the soup (see video below). Or transfer 2 cups to a blender, let it cool slightly, then hold the lid with a tea towel and blend then transfer back into the pot.
  • Add a touch of water if you want to adjust soup consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Grate over the zest of the lemon then add a squeeze of lemon juice just before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve with warm crusty bread slathered liberally with butter!

Dressing

  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
  • Warm bread, to serve

Note

  • This freezes extremely well! Or keeps in the fridge for 3 to 5 days.
  • Enjoy Lentil Soup.

Lentil Soup Video 

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