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Lentil Soup with Lemon

SUBMITTED BY: Jodi  PHOTO BY: Sangthip 

"Includes chicken broth, carrot, onion, some spices, and a splash of lemon. Flexible and very delicious!!"
Lentil Soup with Lemon Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 14 times with an average star rating of 4.9
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PREP TIME  35 Min
COOK TIME  40 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
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  • 1 (32 ounce) carton chicken broth
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 1 large carrot, diced
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  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, or to taste
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
  • 1 pinch chili powder

What to Drink?
Wine Zinfandel

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion and garlic, and cook until the onion has turned golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, cumin, kosher salt, black pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon of chili powder. Cook and stir 2 minutes more until the spices are fragrant.
  2. Stir in the chicken broth, lentils, and carrot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the lentils are soft, about 30 minutes.
  3. Pour half of the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree in batches until smooth and pour into a clean pot. Alternately, you can use a stick blender and puree the soup right in the cooking pot. Do not puree all of the soup, leave it a little chunky.
  4. Stir in the lemon juice and cilantro, then season to taste with salt. Drizzle with olive oil and a sprinkle of chili powder to serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.93 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2008 by findingjoy 
I love the flavor of the soup. It's quite filling and a wonderful comfot food on a cold autumn... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.93 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2009 by Jill 
Excellent recipe. I didn't really like lentil soup until now. I didn't have tomato paste but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.93 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2009 by Captain Ironspine 
This recipe was wonderful! I made some changes to the original recipe, varying only slightly.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.93 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2009 by The-Baby-Bow-Lady 
I had some lentils to use up, and I was reminiscing about a yummy Greek lentil soup I had at a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.93 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2009 by KaraH 
This soup is the best! My family loves soup. What a wonderful, healthy soup to make! I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.93 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by EatingInSeattle 
I didn't have the patience to blend this but I did make it with all the seasonings and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.93 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2009 by Sangthip 
Everyone in my family loved this soup! The kids and hubby approve! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.93 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2009 by phantomfemmmme 
I thought this soup was fantastic and so did my carnivorous boyfriend. Very simple and perfect... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.93 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2009 by montique 
This has become a favorite=) And it was very easy to make! The only thing I did differently... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.93 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2009 by Kali Durga 
Very nice. Cooked too hot though and so need to add more liquid next time. Also forgot the... MORE

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Photo by Jodi

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Houston, Texas, USA
Living In: Hockley, Texas, USA

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Nutritional Information
Lentil Soup with Lemon

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 351

  • Total Fat: 16.2g
  • Cholesterol: 6mg
  • Sodium: 1245mg
  • Total Carbs: 37.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 16.3g
  • Protein: 14.6g

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