Best Meatless Lentil Soup Recipes

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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 2h5m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound French green lentils
4 cups chopped yellow onions (3 large onions)
4 cups chopped leeks, white part only (2 leeks)
1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
1/4 cup good olive oil, plus additional for drizzling on top
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 cups medium-diced celery (8 stalks)
3 cups medium-diced carrots (4 to 6 carrots)
3 quarts chicken stock
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons red wine or red wine vinegar
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, cover the lentils with boiling water and allow to sit for 15 minutes. Drain.
In a large stockpot on medium heat, saute the onions, leeks, and garlic with the olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, and cumin for 20 minutes, until the vegetables are translucent and very tender. Add the celery and carrots and saute for 10 more minutes. Add the chicken stock, tomato paste, and lentils. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 1 hour, until the lentils are cooked through. Check the seasonings. Add the red wine and serve hot, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with grated Parmesan.

Meatless Lentil Soup image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large carrots, halved and sliced
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
10 cups water
1 package (16 ounces) dried lentils, rinsed
4 small red potatoes, diced
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large nonstick saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook the carrots, celery and onion over medium heat for 5 minutes., Stir in the water, lentils, potatoes, bay leaves, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until lentils are tender. Discard bay leaves.

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