Lentil Soup Recipe
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Lentil Soup

By: Gabriella 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (159)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 248 | Total Fat: 5.9g | Cholesterol: 6mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2006 by Aprille   view full review
I have made this recipe at least ten times and am finally making a review. I have settled on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2005 by Flannery   view full review
This is very yummy. Here's my take on it: I left out the onions (DH is allergic) and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2003 by JANESET Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Wow was this soup good. I had a tri-color lentil blend and I also added spinach, not only did...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by GINAH1   view full review
This recipe made a huge pot of soup-we had plenty for a couple of days and enough to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2003 by BWURDEMAN   view full review
I am Hungarian American and this was the best lentil soup I've made. I added chopped ham and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by FBA   view full review
Yummy! I didn't pre-soak the lentils 1st (although I rinsed & drained them). Maybe because...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2003 by TwoDCsPlus1   view full review
This soup was absolutely wonderful! I added some cooked wild rice to the soup to make it a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2011 by Kris   view full review
Made this a few nights ago & it was FANTASTIC!! Followed the recipe in all aspects except I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by Snappykins   view full review
This was my first time making a lentil soup, so I was unsure how my family would like it. It...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2002 by Shani   view full review
This soup was SOO GOOD! I shared it with my neighbors, and we all agreed that we will be...

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