lentil soup

Name: Lentil Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 cup(s) finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup(s) finely chopped carrot; 1/2 cup(s) finely chopped celery; 1 cup(s) diced potato; 2 teaspoon(s) salt; 2-1/4 cup(s) lentils (or 1 pound); 2 quart(s) chicken or vegetable broth; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin

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112 Pinches

Belinda Hughes

Cottage Grove, OR

Updated on Apr 27, 2012

I have always loved lentil soup but I've had a difficult time finding a good recipe. I think this one is a crowd pleaser.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 40 Min

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1 cup diced potato
2 teaspoons salt
2-1/4 cup lentils (or 1 pound)
2 quarts chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

How To Make lentil soup

Step 1

Place olive oil in a large 6 Qt dutch oven and place over medium heat. Once oil is hot add the onion, carrot, celery, potato and salt; until onions are translucent, approx. 6 to 7 minutes

Step 2

Add lentils, broth, coriander & cumin and stir to combine. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil.
Step 3

Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook at a low simmer until the lentils are tender; approx 35 to 40.
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