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
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.
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Faraaz Baloch
[email protected]This soup is so delicious and comforting. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter day.
Sophy Maduagwu
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it always comes out perfect. It's a great recipe to have on hand, especially during the winter months.
Razvi editer
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Cheeku Zephyr Zephyr
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but this soup changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying, and it's a great way to warm up on a cold day.
Jayden Adams
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so flavorful and filling, and it's a great way to get your veggies in.
Ramit Bhandari
[email protected]This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Samuel Speedster
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to get my family to eat more vegetables.
nothando mkhizw
[email protected]This soup is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the addition of the cumin and coriander.
Phil Ter
[email protected]I've never made lentil soup before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out great!
Rahmatullah hakimi
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils.
Amy Waechter
[email protected]I love the addition of the lemon juice. It really brightens up the soup.
GearBot142
[email protected]This soup is so delicious and comforting. It's perfect for a cold winter day.
Afifa
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it always comes out perfect. It's a great recipe to have on hand.
Ziaah Sarraff
[email protected]This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so quick and easy to make.
Roton Mollik
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so flavorful and filling.
Saman Kumara
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I've already made it twice this week.
Davanna Freudenberg
[email protected]I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it. It's a great way to get your veggies in.
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[email protected]This soup is amazing! I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but this soup changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.
Alice Benedetti
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a winner. I love the addition of the cumin and coriander. It gives the soup a really nice flavor.
Jeannine Betts
[email protected]This lentil soup is delicious and so easy to make. I used brown lentils and added some chopped carrots and celery. It was a hit with my family and friends.