Best Lentil Soup

This Best Lentil Soup is a hearty and nutritious dish, perfect for any meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

Dutch Oven
blender

Ingredients

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow or white onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
4 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon dried thyme
28 ounces diced tomatoes, lightly drained 1 large can
1 cup brown or green lentils, picked over and rinsed
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt more to taste
1 pinch red pepper flakes
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup chopped fresh collard greens or kale, tough ribs removed
1-2 tablespoons lemon juice (to taste, about ½ to 1 medium lemon)

Instructions

Warm the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and carrot and cook, stirring often, until the onion has softened and is turning translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic, cumin, curry powder, and thyme. Cook until fragrant while stirring constantly, about 30 seconds. Add the drained diced tomatoes and cook for a few more minutes, stirring often.
Pour in the lentils, broth, and the water. Add 1 teaspoon salt and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Season generously with freshly ground black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then partially cover and reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook for 25 to 30 minutes.
Transfer 2 cups of the soup to a blender and purée until smooth. Pour back into the pot.
Add the chopped greens and cook for 5 more minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Serve while hot. Leftovers will keep well for about 4 days in the refrigerator.

Notes

For spicier soup, add another pinch or two of red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 14gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 15gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 4mg

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