Best 7 Lentil Soup With Garlicky Vinaigrette Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing lentil soup, an orchestra of flavors that will serenade your taste buds. This wholesome soup, crafted with an array of lentils, aromatic spices, and fresh vegetables, is a symphony of textures and flavors. Its hearty lentils provide a satisfying bite, while the medley of spices, including cumin, coriander, and paprika, paints a vibrant tapestry on your palate. A hint of tangy lemon juice adds a refreshing brightness, and a drizzle of garlicky vinaigrette crowns each bowl with a burst of herbaceousness.

Complementing this delectable soup, we present a trio of equally enticing recipes. Dive into the rich and creamy avocado hummus, a velvety spread that will transport you to the heart of the Mediterranean. Its smooth texture and vibrant green hue are a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. Elevate your culinary skills with our foolproof guide to homemade pita bread, the perfect accompaniment to your hummus. This fluffy and slightly chewy bread will add an authentic touch to your Middle Eastern-inspired feast. And for a sweet finale, indulge in our decadent chocolate avocado mousse, a symphony of rich chocolate and creamy avocado. Its velvety texture and luscious flavor will leave you craving for more.

Embark on this culinary adventure and let your taste buds dance to the rhythm of these extraordinary recipes. Be it the hearty lentil soup, the creamy avocado hummus, the fluffy pita bread, or the decadent chocolate avocado mousse, each dish promises a unique and unforgettable experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LENTIL SOUP



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Giada De Laurentiis' easy Lentil Soup from Everyday Italian on Food Network is a perfect meal: fast, nutritious and delicious.

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
1 medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 pound lentils (approximately 1 1/4 cups)
11 cups low-salt chicken broth
4 to 6 fresh thyme sprigs
2/3 cup dried elbow pasta
1 cup shredded Parmesan

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a heavy large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Add the garlic, salt, and pepper and saute until all the vegetables are tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes with their juices. Simmer until the juices evaporate a little and the tomatoes break down, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add the lentils and mix to coat. Add the broth and stir. Add the thyme sprigs. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover and simmer over low heat until the lentils are almost tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir in the pasta. Simmer until the pasta is tender but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls. Sprinkle with the Parmesan, drizzle with olive oil, and serve.

GARLICKY LENTIL SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Garlic     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Lentil     Thyme     Parsley     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 3 cups, serving 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 large garlic cloves
4 cups cold water
2/3 cup lentils (preferably French green lentils)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves
1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons salt
extra-virgin olive oil to taste
red-wine vinegar to taste

Steps:

  • Slice garlic. In a 2-quart saucepan bring water to a boil with garlic, lentils, and thyme and simmer until lentils are tender, about 25 minutes. In a blender coarsely pur e mixture (use caution when blending hot liquids) and return to pan. Stir in parsley, salt, and pepper to taste and bring soup to a simmer.
  • Serve soup drizzled with oil and vinegar.

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 WITH GARLICKY VINAIGRETTE



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This versatile recipe tastes even better with the accompanying vinaigrette.

Provided by benandbirdy

Categories     Lentil Soup

Time 6h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
¾ cup diced celery
¾ cup diced carrots
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons kosher salt
¾ cup tomato sauce
2 cups green or brown lentils
2 cups water
4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 teaspoon balsamic or sherry vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic or sherry vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, celery, carrots, and garlic with salt, stirring occasionally, until limp and browning, about 10 minutes. Transfer vegetables to a slow cooker with tomato sauce, lentils, water, broth, bay leaf, thyme, and vinegar. Cook on Low for 6 hours.
  • For vinaigrette, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and salt.
  • Taste soup for salt, then serve with a drizzle of vinaigrette over each bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46.6 g, Cholesterol 2.7 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 21.1 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 1102.3 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

LENTIL SOUP WITH GARLICKY VINAIGRETTE



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This versatile recipe tastes even better with the accompanying vinaigrette.

Provided by benandbirdy

Categories     Lentil Soup

Time 6h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
¾ cup diced celery
¾ cup diced carrots
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons kosher salt
¾ cup tomato sauce
2 cups green or brown lentils
2 cups water
4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 teaspoon balsamic or sherry vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic or sherry vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, celery, carrots, and garlic with salt, stirring occasionally, until limp and browning, about 10 minutes. Transfer vegetables to a slow cooker with tomato sauce, lentils, water, broth, bay leaf, thyme, and vinegar. Cook on Low for 6 hours.
  • For vinaigrette, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and salt.
  • Taste soup for salt, then serve with a drizzle of vinaigrette over each bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46.6 g, Cholesterol 2.7 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 21.1 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 1102.3 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

LENTIL SOUP WITH GARLICKY VINAIGRETTE



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This versatile recipe tastes even better with the accompanying vinaigrette.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Lentil Soup

Time 6h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
¾ cup diced celery
¾ cup diced carrots
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons kosher salt
¾ cup tomato sauce
2 cups green or brown lentils
2 cups water
4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 teaspoon balsamic or sherry vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic or sherry vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, celery, carrots, and garlic with salt, stirring occasionally, until limp and browning, about 10 minutes. Transfer vegetables to a slow cooker with tomato sauce, lentils, water, broth, bay leaf, thyme, and vinegar. Cook on Low for 6 hours.
  • For vinaigrette, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and salt.
  • Taste soup for salt, then serve with a drizzle of vinaigrette over each bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46.6 g, Cholesterol 2.7 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 21.1 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 1102.3 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

GARLIC LENTIL SOUP



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This may take a bit of time to make but it is one of my favourite comfort foods, especially on a nippy winter day. From Cooking for Diabetics by Michekke Berriedale-Johnson

Provided by Sackville

Categories     Lentil

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup red lentil, rinsed and drained
2 onions, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 carrot, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 bay leaves
1 pinch dried marjoram or 1 pinch oregano
6 1/4 cups vegetable stock
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Put the lentils, onions, garlic, carrot, oil, bay leaves, marjoram or oregano and stock into a large saucepan.
  • Bring to the boil and then simmer gently for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove bay leaves and add the red wine vinegar as well as the salt and pepper to taste.
  • You can thin the soup out if you like with a little stock or water before serving.
  • To freeze: Freeze in a rigid container.
  • To reheat: Thaw and heat through.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality lentils. You can use brown, green, or red lentils, but brown lentils are the most common.
  • Be sure to rinse the lentils before cooking them. This will help to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot when cooking the lentils. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • If you're using a slow cooker, cook the lentils on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  • Once the lentils are cooked, you can mash them with a potato masher or immersion blender to create a smooth soup.
  • Season the soup to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices.
  • For the garlicky vinaigrette, use a good quality olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
  • Add some chopped fresh herbs, such as basil, oregano, or thyme, to the vinaigrette for extra flavor.
  • Serve the lentil soup with a drizzle of garlicky vinaigrette and a side of crusty bread.

Conclusion:

Lentil soup with garlicky vinaigrette is a delicious, healthy, and satisfying meal. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a hearty lunch. The soup is also a great way to use up leftover lentils. So next time you're looking for a simple yet flavorful soup, give this recipe a try.

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