This luscious lentil soup transforms simple pantry staples into a luxurious, comforting meal. Red lentils break down into a naturally creamy base, enriched by the sweetness of carrots, celery, and onions. Aromatic garlic, fresh parsley, and earthy thyme add depth and brightness to every spoonful. Perfect for chilly evenings, this hearty soup is quick to prepare and deeply satisfying. It’s an excellent option for meal prep, as it holds its flavor and texture well in the fridge. Serve it warm with crusty bread for a cozy, home-style dining experience that feels both nourishing and indulgent.
Luscious Lentil Soup^
Description
This luscious lentil soup transforms simple pantry staples into a luxurious, comforting meal. Red lentils break down into a naturally creamy base, enriched by the sweetness of carrots, celery, and onions. Aromatic garlic, fresh parsley, and earthy thyme add depth and brightness to every spoonful. Perfect for chilly evenings, this hearty soup is quick to prepare and deeply satisfying. It&# 226;ÂÂs an excellent option for meal prep, as it holds its flavor and texture well in the fridge. Serve it warm with crusty bread for a cozy, home-style dining experience that feels both nourishing and indulgent.Ingredients
Directions
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Place a large saucepan over medium heat and add the chicken stock or water.
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Add the sliced carrots, celery, chopped onion, leek, tomato, crushed garlic, bay leaf, pepper, and ground thyme to the pot.
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Stir in the red lentils and bring the mixture to a boil.
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Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes until the lentils are tender and broken down.
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Remove the bay leaf and discard it.
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Ladle 2 cups of the hot soup into a blender.
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Blend the soup until smooth and creamy, being careful to vent the lid to allow steam to escape.
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Pour the blended soup back into the pot with the remaining soup.
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Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and heat the soup through for 2-3 minutes.
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Serve warm immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 761.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 30.4g47%
- Saturated Fat 8.2g41%
- Cholesterol 213.6mg72%
- Sodium 264.3mg12%
- Total Carbohydrate 40.2g14%
- Dietary Fiber 10.3g42%
- Sugars 5.3g
- Protein 73.4g147%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For a vegan version, use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock.
Red lentils cook down quickly and become mushy, which creates the creamy texture when blended. Do not substitute with green or brown lentils if you want this specific texture.
Be careful when blending hot soup. Fill the blender no more than halfway, hold the lid tightly with a towel, and blend in short bursts.
This soup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stove, adding a splash of water if it thickens too much.
