Ruth's Red Lentil and Potato Soup Recipe
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Ruth's Red Lentil and Potato Soup

By: RUTH GOOCH  
"I made up this recipe one chilly weeknight to stave off a cold. I was surprised at how delicious the soup was! The file powder makes it nice and thick, but it may be left out. A warm loaf of sourdough bread is all you need to complete your meal!"

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large sweet onion, chopped
  • 4 stalks celery, chopped
  • 4 medium red potatoes, chopped
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 dash pepper
  • 1 quart vegetable broth
  • 1 1/2 cups dry red lentils
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup roughly chopped kale
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon file powder

Directions

  1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion and celery. Cook until tender. Mix in the potatoes, carrot, and garlic. Continue to cook and stir about 5 minutes, until the potatoes are well coated with butter. Season the mixture with allspice, cumin, cayenne pepper, cloves, and pepper.
  2. Pour in the vegetable broth, and mix in the lentils. Add water, increasing the amount as necessary to cover all ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and stir in the kale. Cook, stirring occasionally, 35 to 45 minutes, until the lentils are tender. Mix in the cilantro and file powder. Continue cooking about 5 minutes, or to desired thickness.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 164 | Total Fat: 2.5g | Cholesterol: 5mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2004 by LSCHROTH 
I brought this to a potluck tonight and everyone loved it. I had made these changes: 1 tsp of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2009 by bitch'n kitchen 
I enjoyed this recipe. Like another reviewer said, I used 1 tsp of cumin. In addition I did... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2006 by WDEGOLIER 
I was shocked! This is really good and there is no salt in it! Definitely a keeper (I didn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2007 by CHARI 
I love this! I whipped this up on the snowiest day of the year and am thrilled with the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2004 by DRBOXER 
This is one of the best lentil soups I have tried. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2007 by Celine M. 
Very good and I will make it again. I might even add more Kale as it is so nutritious (and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2007 by Spiderwoman77 
This unique spice combination is what made the recipe truly tasty. My roommate and I both... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2007 by Annaid 
This was all right but not great. The red lentils turned into total gray mush. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2006 by ALK5B 
Delicious and healthy! Followed first reviewer's suggestion and boiled lentils before adding... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2006 by CESCUER 
My husband and I loved this soup! I will definately be making it again. MORE

 
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