Best Lentil Soup Nancy Soloski Recipes

LENTIL SOUP

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This hearty soup can be easily doubled for big crowds. My family likes it topped with shredded cheddar cheese.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h35m

Yield about 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
6 cups chicken broth
2 cups chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2-1/2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
1 cup sliced carrots
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring lentils and chicken broth to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil; add to saucepan. Add the tomatoes, carrots, thyme and marjoram. Cook 30 minutes longer or until lentils and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 712mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

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

Ingredients

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