RECIPE: Hearty Healthy Lentil Soup
By Houston Food Bank
February 23, 2025
Hearty Healthy Lentil Soup
Ingredients
- 1/2 lbs French green lentils
- 2 cup yellow onions chopped
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1/4 cup good olive oil plus additional for garnish
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 1 1/2 quarts low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 tsp thyme dried
- 1 tsp cumin dried
- 1 1/2 cup celery medium-diced
- 1 1/2 cup carrots medium-diced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 4 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large stockpot on medium heat, sauté the onions and garlic with the olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, and cumin for 5-7 minutes or until the vegetables are translucent and very tender.
- Add the celery and carrots and cook for 5-7 more minutes. Add the chicken stock, tomato paste, and lentils. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 30-45 minutes or until the lentils are cooked and vegetables are fork tender.
- Check the seasonings for salt and pepper.
- Add the red wine vinegar and serve hot, with a drizzle of olive oil and sprinkled with grated Parmesan.
Notes
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