LENTIL VEGETABLE SOUP (BAREFOOT CONTESSA)

Lentil Vegetable Soup (Barefoot Contessa) image

Provided by eLLe-ious

Time 2h

Yield 8-10 soup bowls, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb french green lentil
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 olive oil, plus additional for drizzling on top
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leave (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 2 tablespoons 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.1, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 10.8, Sodium 1525.8, Carbohydrate 67.7, Fiber 21, Sugar 15.6, Protein 25.8