Best 3 Lentil Soup Abc Winner Recipes

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**Discover a hearty and flavorful lentil soup, a culinary delight that combines nutritious lentils, aromatic spices, and fresh vegetables in a comforting broth.**

This classic soup is a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors that will warm your soul on chilly days. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, this recipe is easy to follow and adaptable to your taste preferences. In this article, we'll guide you through the steps of making this delicious lentil soup, along with variations and additional recipes that offer exciting twists on this timeless dish.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

LENTIL SOUP



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Hearty lentil soup, chock full of veggies and very yummy. Serve with warm cornbread.

Provided by Bob Cody

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas     Lentil Soup Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 onion, chopped
¼ cup olive oil
2 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 cups dry lentils
8 cups water
½ cup spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons vinegar
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; cook and stir until onion is tender. Stir in garlic, bay leaf, oregano, and basil; cook for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in lentils, and add water and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for at least 1 hour. When ready to serve stir in spinach, and cook until it wilts. Stir in vinegar, and season to taste with salt and pepper, and more vinegar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.6 calories, Carbohydrate 48.2 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 22.2 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 130.5 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

THE BEST LENTIL SOUP



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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

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 medium onion, diced
1 large celery stalk (about 2 ounces), cut into 1/4-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups dried brown lentils
4 cups vegetable stock
7 sprigs thyme, leaves stripped (about 1 teaspoon leaves)
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon lemon zest, plus the juice of 1/2 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, plus more for garnish, roughly chopped

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.

LENTIL SOUP



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Enjoy this filling veggie soup with red lentils, carrots and leeks. It's low in calories and fat and delivers three of your 5-a-day

Provided by Member recipe by bevieevey

Categories     Lunch, Soup, Starter

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2l vegetable or ham stock
150g red lentils
6 carrots, finely chopped
2 medium leeks, sliced (about 300g)
small handful of chopped parsley, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the stock in a large pan and add the lentils. Bring to the boil and allow the lentils to soften for a few minutes.
  • Add the carrots and leeks and season (don't add salt if you use ham stock as it will make it too salty). Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 45-60 mins until the lentils have broken down. Scatter over the parsley and serve with buttered bread, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 0.3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 33 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 1.4 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use a variety of lentils. This will give your soup a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Don't overcook the lentils. They should be tender but still hold their shape.
  • Add vegetables and spices to your liking. This is a great way to customize your soup and make it your own.
  • Serve your soup with a side of crusty bread or a salad. This will help to round out the meal and make it more satisfying.

Conclusion:

Lentil soup is a delicious, healthy, and affordable meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, it's a great choice for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give lentil soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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