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Lentil soup recipes - 11 recipes

By JillG

During my time as a vegan (which came to an abrupt halt when I moved to Paris), I found lentil soup to be a savoir when I was tired or had an empty fridge. I could prepare it in advance, keep it in the freezer, and defrost it for an easy weeknight dinner. Of course, I couldn't leave it behind completely just because Paris is not particularly vegan-friendly (yet)! Along with my trusty minestone recipe, lentil soup makes frequent appearances in my kitchen! Did you know that lentils are packed with a mighty nutritional punch? Go ahead! Take them on!
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Top rated Lentil soup recipes

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A delicious and delicately spiced soup

  • Low Fat cooking spray
  • 1 onion chopped finely
  • 1.2 litres (2 pints) Hot Vegetable stock (you can use 2 Knorr vegetable cubes)
  • 1 green chilli deseeded and chopped finely
  • S teaspoons finely grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon medium curry powder
  • 400g (14oz) sweet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 100g (3 ½oz) red lentils
  • Juice of ½ lime or lemon
  • To Serve:
  • 4 Tablespoons 0% fat Greek yogurt
  • 4 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
  • (214 calories, 6 WW points per serving)
3.4/5 (128 Votes)

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This lentil soup is of a Hungarian based recipe and it is traditional to eat lentils during New Years day to symbol

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large onions, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 3 carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 3 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups lentils - soaked, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3/4 cup white wine
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 7 cups chicken stock
  • 1 sprig fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3.3/5 (125 Votes)

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Lentils are the most easiest to cook and highly nutritious

  • 200gm fresh bilati bandhakopi (Brusselsprout)
  • 100gm Musur Dal (Red Lentil seeds)
  • 100gm Moog Dal (Yellow moong seeds)
  • 2 Green Chillies
  • 2-3 tablespoons of Oil : Mustard oil(preferred)/Sunflower oil
  • Spices:
  • Panch phoron/Panchpuran: 1/3 tea-spoon
  • Turmeric powder (Halud/Haldi): 1/2 tea-spoon
  • Sugar: 1/4 tea-spoon
  • 700ml Water
  • Salt to Taste
3.3/5 (120 Votes)

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A delicious, spicy blend, packed full of iron and low fat to boot

  • 2 tsp cumin seeds
  • pinch chilli flakes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 600g carrots, washed and coarsely grated (no need to peel)
  • 140g split red lentils
  • 1litre hot vegetable stock (from a cube is fine)
  • 125ml milk (warm milk first slightly to avoid it curdling when added to stock)
  • Plain yogurt and naan bread, to serve
3.8/5 (70 Votes)

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Chop the vegetables and sautè with the lentils for a couple of minutes

  • 3 cups broth
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 1/2 cup oats
  • 1/2 carrot
  • 1/2 onion
  • 1 clove garlic
  • turmeric
  • chilly flakes
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • dried basil
3.4/5 (136 Votes)

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Greek Dish

  • 500gr lentils
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 6 spoons olive oil
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt
  • Vinegar
  • Tomato puree (optional)
4.5/5 (2 Votes)

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1. Pour oil into a pressure cooker and heat it

  • Brown lentils
  • Chicken (optional)
  • 7 garlic cloves (crushed)
  • Paprika
  • 4 tbsp tomato pasata/1 ½ tbsp tomato concentrate
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 ltr water (or more)
  • Chilli (optional)
  • 1 or 2 green chillis
  • Oil (for frying)
  • Coriander (chopped, only needed as garnish)
3/5 (121 Votes)

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1. In a pressure cooker, heat 1-2 tablespoon of oil

  • Lentils
  • 1-2 tbsp oil
  • 1 onion (peeled, finely chopped)
  • 1 garlic clove
  • Carrot (chopped)
  • Celery (optional)
  • Water
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Chopped parsley
3/5 (119 Votes)

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Heat the oil in a large pan

  • 1 tbsp olive oil, plus 1 tsp
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • approx 800g chopped pumpkin flesh, plus the seeds
  • 100g split red lentils
  • ½ small pack thyme, leaves picked, plus extra to serve
  • 1l hot vegetable stock
  • pinch of salt and sugar
  • 50g crème fraîche, plus extra to serve
2.2/5 (55 Votes)

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Dry fry the cumin seeds and chilli flakes

  • 2 tsp cumin seeds
  • pinch chilli flakes
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 600g grated carrot
  • 140g split red lentils
  • 1l vegetable stock
  • 125ml milk (coconut milk for richer flavour)
  • To serve:
  • plain yoghurt
  • naan bread
2.6/5 (46 Votes)

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