CLASSIC LENTIL SOUP

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Make and share this Classic Lentil Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Lentil

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup dried lentils, washed and picked over
1 bay leaf
fresh thyme (several sprigs, or a few pinches of dried)
1 carrot, cut into 1/2 inch dice
1 stalk celery, cut into 1/2 inch dice
6 cups vegetable stock (vegetable stock preferred) or 6 cups water (vegetable stock preferred)
salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic

Steps:

  • Add lentils, bay leaf, thyme, carrot, celery, and stock in a saucepan; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, then decrease heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add olive oil to a small skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and cook, stirring, until it softens, about 5 minutes.
  • Add in garlic and stir, then cook for 1 minute more and turn off heat.
  • When the lentils are tender, discard the bay leaf and thyme sprigs and stir the onion mixture into the soup.
  • Add more stock if the soup is too thick, then taste; adjust the seasoning and serve.

Liketso Tlhaole
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and hearty. I love that it's also a healthy and affordable meal.


LaDon “Web” JR
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I love that I can just throw everything in the pot and let it simmer.


Ajani Eniola
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This is my go-to lentil soup recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Sakib ahmed Nirob
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love that it's a one-pot meal, so there's less cleanup. I also love that it's a healthy and affordable way to feed my family.


kawsar “Md kawsar mollik” mollik
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some chopped carrots, celery, and zucchini to mine, and it turned out great.


Desiree Katz
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This is the best lentil soup I've ever had. It's so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


richard vroom
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Gabrielle Gooden
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and hearty. I love that it's also a healthy and affordable meal.


Jaidyn Poop
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I love that I can just throw everything in the pot and let it simmer.


Jonathan Koons
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This is my go-to lentil soup recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Nelson Reyes
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love that it's a one-pot meal, so there's less cleanup. I also love that it's a healthy and affordable way to feed my family.


BDH SAIFUL
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This lentil soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some chopped carrots, celery, and zucchini to mine, and it turned out great. The soup is also really versatile. You can add different spices to change the flavor, or you can serve


Helena McMahon
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This soup is amazing! I'm not even a huge lentil fan, but I loved this soup. It's so flavorful and hearty, and it's really easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jfjfjdj Ndmfnf
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I've been making this lentil soup for years and it never disappoints. It's so flavorful and satisfying, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it's also a really healthy soup, packed with protein and fiber.


Damien Vinson
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This lentil soup is a lifesaver! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use dried lentils, which are so much cheaper than canned lentils. And the soup is so hearty and filling, it's perfect for a cold winter day.