GOLDEN LENTIL SOUP

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Golden Lentil Soup image

A yummy, warming lentil soup. The carrots, red lentils and turmeric make it golden--a favorite at home and potlucks. Great with buttery golden crackers.

Provided by riversanctuary

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups dried red lentils
5 large onions, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
7 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 teaspoons ground coriander
4 teaspoons ground cumin
olive oil
7 cups vegetable broth
salt & fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse lentils and then cover with water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. (Stir occasionally to prevent burning.) Cook, uncovered, for 9 minutes. Drain and place aside.
  • Chop carrots, celery, onion and garlic. (Using a food processor saves time if available).
  • In a large stockpot, saute the chopped onions, carrot, celery, garlic, turmeric, and cumin in olive oil until onions are translucent.
  • Transfer lentils and broth to the pot. Add coriander and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bring soup to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 40 minutes. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.1, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 29.5, Carbohydrate 41.4, Fiber 17.3, Sugar 6, Protein 14.1

There are no comments yet!

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #60-minutes-or-less     #time-to-make     #course     #main-ingredient     #cuisine     #preparation     #occasion     #south-west-pacific     #low-protein     #healthy     #soups-stews     #beans     #vegetables     #australian     #easy     #diabetic     #kid-friendly     #low-fat     #winter     #grains     #stove-top     #dietary     #low-cholesterol     #seasonal     #low-saturated-fat     #low-calorie     #comfort-food     #low-carb     #inexpensive     #lentils     #healthy-2     #low-in-something     #pasta-rice-and-grains     #carrots     #taste-mood     #savory     #equipment     #3-steps-or-less