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lentil vegetable soup

30 Pinches
Terrio13 avatar
Lake Mills, WI
Updated on Mar 22, 2014

This is a great Lentil soup. I like the combination of red and green lentils for more depth of flavor. The Tabasco and pepper flakes give a nice bite. Be sure to serve with a dribble of good olive oil and some fresh bread for dipping. Heaven! Please note that the soup needs to be refrigerated overnight for the best flavor.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/4 pound button mushrooms
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 2 large carrots
  • 4 stalks celery
  • 4 - plum tomatoes--canned or fresh with skin removed
  • 3 large garlic cloves
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 2 cups green lentils
  • 6 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 teaspoon each-thyme, marjoram and oregano
  • 2 - bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 4 dashes tabasco
  • pinch red pepper flakes
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • - sea salt to taste

How To Make lentil vegetable soup

  • Step 1
    Coarsely chop the onion, celery, carrots and tomatoes.
  • Step 2
    Mince garlic and slice mushrooms.
  • Step 3
    In a stock pot, saute mushrooms in olive oil for 10 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Add onions, celery and carrots and saute until the onions become translucent. (about 10 mins)
  • Step 5
    Add garlic and saute 3 minutes, while being careful not to brown that garlic. (this can make it bitter)
  • Step 6
    Add lentils, stock and spices into the stock pot. Stir and bring to a boil.
  • Step 7
    Reduce the heat and cover; simmering until lentils are tender, about 35-40 minutes.
  • Step 8
    Add tomato paste and dissolve.
  • Step 9
    Add tomatoes, Tabasco and balsamic vinegar. Add salt to taste and simmer for 2-4 minutes, adding more vegetable stock to thin if necessary.
  • Step 10
    Cool and refrigerate overnight to meld flavors.
  • Step 11
    Reheat gently and serve with a dollop of sour cream and a drizzle of good quality olive oil if you like.
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