lentil soup with lemon zest

6 Pinches
Westland, MI
Updated on Dec 27, 2013

Oakland Press Recipe

prep time
cook time
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 - plum tomatoes, cored and chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 15 ounces lentils, canned, drained
  • 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 - lemon, zest and juice of
  • - salt and ground black pepper to taste

How To Make lentil soup with lemon zest

  • Step 1
    In a nonreactive large saucepan over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the onions, tomatoes and garlic; saute 6 minutes until the onions are soft. Add the cumin and paprika, then cook another minute, stirring constantly. Add the lentils and chicken broth, bring to a simmer. Cook 10 minutes. Transfer the soup to a blender, in batches if necessary, and puree until smooth. Return the soup to the saucepan. Stir in the lemon zest and juice. Season with salt and pepper; return to a simmer. Ladle into serving bowls and drizzle olive oil over each serving.

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Category: Other Soups
Ingredient: Beans/Legumes
Culture: English
Method: Stove Top

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