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Apricot Lentil Soup

By: Karena

"Lentil soup with a sweet-tangy twist. This is great with a warm piece of black bread slathered with creamy butter."

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (180)

4,579 Saves

Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
50 Min

Ready In:
1 Hr 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup dried apricots
1 1/2 cups red lentils
5 cups chicken stock
3 roma (plum) tomatoes - peeled, seeded and chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Directions

Saute onion, garlic, and apricots in olive oil. Add lentils and stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes, and season with cumin, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Stir in lemon juice. Puree 1/2 of the soup in a blender, then return to the pot. Serve.