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Lentil Soup

December 19, 2016 By Liza Cannata Leave a Comment

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Honestly, I am not usually a huge fan of lentil soup.  It tends to be either watery and tasteless or too thick.  However, this lentil soup is the perfect middle ground;  it is filling and flavorful, while still light and healthy.  It’s also high in protein and fiber, naturally vegetarian and gluten-free and has a rich, satisfying flavor.  I like to serve mine with a drizzle of olive oil and some hearty toasted bread. Enjoy!

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Lentil Soup
 
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Serves: 6-8 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for serving
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 3 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • fresh ground pepper
  • 1½ cup green lentils, rinsed
  • 6-8 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 head dino kale, stems removed and discarded, leaves shredded
  • zest and juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the onion and saute until soft and translucent, about five minutes.
  3. Add the carrots, celery, garlic, salt, and pepper and saute for another 8-10 minutes.
  4. Stir in the lentils and the stock, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook until the lentils are tender, about 20-30 minutes.
  5. Add the lemon juice and zest and turn off heat.
  6. Pour 3 cups of soup into a blender and puree until smooth. Return pureed soup back into the pot and mix well. Add more stock to thin if necessary.
  7. Return to a simmer and add the kale leaves and cook until they wilt.
  8. Adjust seasonings and serve with a drizzle of good olive oil and some toasted country bread.
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Filed Under: All Recipes, Gluten-free, Soups/Stews, Vegetarian Tagged With: lentil soup, meatless monday, vegetarian lentil soup

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