Several weeks ago my mom sent me a recipe for lentil carrot soup that is so incredibly simple, easy and delicious that it has become a staple of our Winter diet. With only a few ingredients and hardly any prep time, I find myself returning to this soup whenever I need a warm, nourishing, pick-me-up. Since I'm fighting off a cold, I made a batch today, and decided to share it here: 1-1/2 cups chopped onion
3 cloves minced garlic
2-1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 pound of dried red lentils, rinsed and drained
3 quarts water
Juice of one lemon
1/2 Tbsp. dried thyme
1 Tbsp. salt (perhaps more to taste)
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
Saute carrot, onion, and garlic in oil, until veggies are soft (around 5 minutes).
Stir in lentils, saute 1 minute.
Add water, bring to boil, reduce to simmer.
Cook uncovered over medium heat until lentils are very soft & soup has thickened, about 45 minutes.
Stir in lemon juice, thyme, salt & pepper. Adjust seasonings to taste.
This is especially good served with a wedge of lemon for an additional kick of flavor. Pair with a nice mixed green salad and some homemade cornbread. Total yum.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for this recipe right now! I am in a protein rut, and never seem to reach my needed amount for my pregnancy. This looks wonderful, and I'm glad to find another way to incorporate lentils into my diet.
ReplyDeleteLet me know how you like it, Aura! It really is so good. It freezes well too, except that we keep wolfing it down so fast every time I make it, there's never anything left to freeze! One batch lasts about two days, but we end up eating it at every meal, either with salads or sandwiches.
ReplyDeleteOh this sounds really good...and I have all the ingredients already!
ReplyDeleteI can testify - really delish!
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting the recipe. I may have to try it.
I MADE A BATCH TODAY TOO!!
ReplyDeleteIt's yummy with avocado pieces.
ReplyDeleteThere's a batch on the stove right now!
ReplyDeleteWood-Mama, that's awesome!
ReplyDeleteYUM. I want some right now.
ReplyDeleteWow! When can we come over for dinner....YUM!! ; )
ReplyDeleteYum! Looks delicious. I'll definitely try it this weekend.
ReplyDeleteFunny, I have had this combo in my mind the last few days, thinking of new ideas for our little man to try. Thanks for the recipe, will try it soon.
ReplyDeleteLeigh, thanks for your quick reply to my e-mail. I love red lentils,too! I am also sharing a lentil soup recipe today on my blog. Check it out if you have some time,you might like it :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! It looks incredible, I'll definitely be making it this week (even though it's summer here).
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the recipes you're sharing, keep 'em coming!
The quinoa & sweet potato one has become a favourite in our house.
hurray! so glad you posted this on your blog! i've been craving this soup and picked up a pound of red lentils this afternoon with my fingers crossed that you had shared the recipe on here :) thanks, leigh!! xoxo
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