Lentil Tomato Soup Recipe
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Lentil Tomato Soup

By: JRICE 
"This is my kinda 'comfort food' with a slight Mediterranean flair. It freezes well and is one of those dishes that tastes just as good, if not better, the next day! We have this with fresh French bread, and it was heaven!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (16)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 to 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, with liquid
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 2 cups dry brown lentils
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

  1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium high heat. Place the onions in the pot and saute for 10 minutes, or until onions are tender.
  2. Place the tomatoes in a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Pour this into the pot with the onion along with the chicken broth and the lentils
  3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and let simmer for 20 minutes. Then, stir in the wine, garlic, nutmeg and cloves. Simmer for at least 25 more minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 313 | Total Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 17mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2009 by Angie   view full review
I have been making this soup for years and absolutely LOVE it. I forget the name of the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2005 by FOODCHICK23   view full review
Wow, I was really surprised by this soup. The flavor is mellow and satisfying. I used canned...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2003 by JRICE   view full review
turned out great. the cloves give it a really nice favor. I added a little extra wine and it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2006 by bdh76   view full review
My search for a low-cal lentil recipe led me to this one. I must say, I was a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2010 by mammamoey   view full review
Excellent recipe! The only thing I changed was to use extra virgin olive oil instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2005 by Jessica Anne   view full review
I encourage everyone to try this wondeful lentil recipe. It was satisfying and delicious....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2008 by Shabadeux   view full review
Really great! I used diced tomatoes instead of the whole canned tomatoes... this came out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2008 by MOIREBRI   view full review
I liked it pretty well but my husband didn't. It was quick, inexpensive, easy, and healthy,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2008 by SBC1023   view full review
I made this soup tonight-maybe after it mellows overnight I'll "up" the rating. I used a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2007 by mcw Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I don't care much for red wine so after doing a little research I chose a Pinot Noir. It's...

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