Lentil Vegetable Soup
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- Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
1 lb. French green lentils4 c. chopped yellow onions (about 3 large)4 c. chopped leeks, white part only (about 2 leeks)1 Tbsp. minced garlic (3 cloves)1/4 c. good olive oil1 Tbsp. kosher salt1 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper1 Tbsp. minced fresh thyme or 1 tsp. dried1 tsp ground cumin3 c. medium-diced celery (8 stalks)3 c. medium-diced carrots (4-6)3 quarts chicken stock1/4 c. tomato paste2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
In a large bowl, cover the lentils with boiling water and allow to sit for 15 min. Drain.
In a large stock pot 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 heat and simmer uncovered for one hour, until the lentils are cooked through. Check the seasonings. Add the red wine vinegar and serve hot, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with grated parmesan.
Makes about 12 2-cup servings.
Number of Servings: 12
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MOIRALEIGH.
In a large stock pot 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 heat and simmer uncovered for one hour, until the lentils are cooked through. Check the seasonings. Add the red wine vinegar and serve hot, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with grated parmesan.
Makes about 12 2-cup servings.
Number of Servings: 12
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MOIRALEIGH.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 285.2
- Total Fat: 7.8 g
- Cholesterol: 2.5 mg
- Sodium: 1,669.2 mg
- Total Carbs: 33.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 10.7 g
- Protein: 21.7 g
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