AUTUMN LENTIL SOUP

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This is a substantial soup with an amazing flavor. Finely minced carrot and fresh herbs are a nice addition to this soup; I add the carrots in with the onions in the extra-virgin olive oil at the start, and the fresh chopped herbs (parsley, cilantro, fresh mint, or whatever the creatures in the garden haven't devoured) just before serving as a garnish. My family prefers this with common brown lentils, but Umbrian or red lentils would work well here too. We have this soup with thin slices of baguette and a salad tossed with balsamic dressing.

Provided by bonappetit

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

Time 2h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 ½ onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, pressed
½ (750 milliliter) bottle dry white wine (such as Chenin Blanc)
½ pound dry brown lentils
1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken stock
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in the onions and garlic; cook until the onions soften, turn translucent, and begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Pour in the white wine, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the lentils, chicken stock, Italian seasoning, parsley, garlic powder, and dried onion. Bring to a simmer over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the lentils are very tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Season to taste with salt and black pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 346.7 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

Mahmood Bhurgri
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I love this soup! It's so hearty and filling, and the lentils are cooked perfectly. I always add a bit of extra garlic and cumin, and it's always a hit.


Lwandle Mnisi
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Just made this soup and it's delicious! The lentils are so creamy and the flavors are perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mohammad Shofiq Ahmme Ornob
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This soup is so good! The lentils are cooked perfectly and the vegetables are flavorful. I love the addition of the apple and the spices. It's a great fall soup.


tuena marie
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. I usually add a bit of extra spice with some chili powder or cayenne pepper.


Nelrine Barrett
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of lentils, vegetables, and spices. It's also very easy to make, which is a bonus.


Nurnobi Bd
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The lentils are hearty and filling, and the vegetables add a nice sweetness. I also like that it's a relatively quick and easy recipe to make.


lala xan
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I love this soup! It's so hearty and filling, and the lentils are cooked perfectly. I always add a bit of extra garlic and cumin, and it's always a hit.


felix bobic
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Just made this soup and it's amazing! The lentils are so creamy and the flavors are perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


Rachel Alexis
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Easy to make and delicious! I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth, and it was still very flavorful. Definitely a keeper!


Kareem Panwar
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This lentil soup is a fantastic fall dish! The flavors are rich and comforting, and the lentils are cooked perfectly. I added a bit of extra spice with some cayenne pepper, and it was delicious.