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comforting lentil soup

(3 RATINGS)
260 Pinches 10 Photos
earthbaker avatar
Concan, TX
Updated on Nov 24, 2023

We love lentils at our house and eat them regularly. They are nutritious, and this dish is comfort food any time of year. I usually add Italian seasoning. However, for lunch today, I decided to mix it up, and I created a new and delicious lentil soup that my husband and I loved. The combination of ingredients I used meshed perfectly together and upped the flavors. I will be making this many times over.

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This lentil soup is surprisingly delicious. The lentils are tender once cooked. The soup has a subtle sweetness with a hint of cinnamon that enhances other flavors. Onions, celery, and carrots add freshness and texture. The final product is a thick and tasty bowl of soup. Serve with crusty bread for a comforting meal.

— The Test Kitchen
prep time 10 Hr
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 package lentils, dry (16 oz)
  • 6 cups water, or beef or vegetable broth
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 1/3 cup chopped carrots
  • 1/3 cup chopped celery
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 3 slices bacon, roughly chopped (optional)

How To Make comforting lentil soup

Test Kitchen Tips
If you want a thinner soup, add more broth or water. We fried the bacon and then added the veggies to cook them for a few minutes before adding the remaining ingredients.
  • Preparing ingredients.
    Step 1
    Prepare ingredients.
  • Cooking bacon.
    Step 2
    In a soup pot, cook bacon until done.
  • Add onions, celery, and carrots.
    Step 3
    Add onions, celery, and carrots. Cook along with the bacon for 3-4 minutes.
  • Remaining ingredients added to the pot.
    Step 4
    Add the remaining ingredients.
  • Cooking the lentils.
    Step 5
    Bring to a boil. Turn the temperature to medium and cook for 1 hour adding more liquid as needed. Remove pan from heat and serve.
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