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Hearty Lentil Soup: Your Go-To Comfort Meal - Hearty Lentil Soup: Make this easy, delicious, and healthy soup in under an hour. Packed with flavor and perfect f

Hearty Lentil Soup: Your Go-To Comfort Meal

This hearty lentil soup is a true champion of comfort food, proving that simple ingredients can create incredible flavor. It's the perfect dish for a cozy night in or a nourishing lunch. Designed for ease and maximum flavor, this lentil soup recipe is ideal for both beginner cooks and seasoned home chefs looking for a reliable, delicious meal. It’s packed with wholesome ingredients and warming spices that will satisfy your deepest cravings.
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Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Soup
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 large carrot, chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 2 cups / 400g dried lentils, green or brown, rinsed
  • 400 g / 14 oz crushed tomato
  • 1.5 litres / 1.5 quarts (6 cups) vegetable or chicken stock / broth, low sodium
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp coriander powder

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Add celery and carrot. Cook for 7-10 minutes until softened and the onion is sweet, building the flavor base.
  3. Stir in lentils, crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, cumin, coriander, and paprika. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Skim off any scum from the surface, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 35-40 minutes until lentils are tender.
  5. Remove from heat. Use an immersion blender to pulse a few times, thickening the soup to your desired consistency.
  6. Adjust soup consistency with a touch of water if needed. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Grate lemon zest over each serving and add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot with crusty bread slathered in butter!

Notes

- For a thicker soup, blend about 1/4 of it with an immersion blender.
- Ensure lentils are well-rinsed before cooking to remove any debris.
- Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.