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Lentil Soup

SUBMITTED BY: Gabriella PHOTO BY: AGENTLUCY

"This lentil soup is of a Hungarian based recipe and it is traditional to eat lentils during New Years day to symbolize money coming your way for the coming year."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large onions, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 3 carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 3 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups lentils - soaked, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3/4 cup white wine
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 7 cups chicken stock
  • 1 sprig fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large stockpot, saute the onions in oil until they are glossy. Stir in garlic, paprika, celery, carrots, and saute for 10 minutes.
  2. Once the vegetables have sauteed for 10 minutes stir in tomatoes, chicken stock, lentils, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Stir well, then add the wine and bring the mixture to a boil. Slowly reduce the heat and cook for 1 hour on low to medium heat; or until the lentils are tender.
  3. Sprinkle the soup with parsley and Parmesan (optional) before serving.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by GINAH1
This recipe made a huge pot of soup-we had plenty for a couple of days and enough to... MORE
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Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2003 by JANESET
Wow was this soup good. I had a tri-color lentil blend and I also added spinach, not only did... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2005 by Flannery
This is very yummy. Here's my take on it: I left out the onions (DH is allergic) and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2003 by BWURDEMAN
I am Hungarian American and this was the best lentil soup I've made. I added chopped ham and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2006 by Aprille
I have made this recipe at least ten times and am finally making a review. I have settled on... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2003 by TwoDCsPlus1
This soup was absolutely wonderful! I added some cooked wild rice to the soup to make it a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2003 by KREINHART
Thank you Gabriella. The best lentil soup I ever made. I definitely will make it again. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2002 by Shani
This soup was SOO GOOD! I shared it with my neighbors, and we all agreed that we will be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by FBA
Yummy! I didn't pre-soak the lentils 1st (although I rinsed & drained them). Maybe because... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2003 by LL33TT
My husband loves it. Even my daughter liked it and she does not like lentils. I added brown rice. MORE

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