Best Lentil Soup Recipe
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This is the best lentil soup recipe. Not only does it have all the nutritious benefits of lentils, but also is made with a herby broth loaded with fresh herbs.
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 leeks, light green and whites parts used, washed and chopped (discard the dark green parts)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- pinch chili flakes
- zest from one lemon
- 1 tbsp vegetable stock paste
- 2 cups water
- 540 ml can lentils, could also use cooked red, green or brown lentils
For the herb broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup fresh basil
- 1/4 cup fresh dill
- 1/4 cup fresh mint
- thinly sliced radishes, basil and lemon zest for garnish
Instructions
- In a blender 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 cup water, 1 cup fresh basil, 1/4 cup fresh dill and 1/4 cup fresh mint until well blended. Set aside this herb broth.
- Add 1 tbsp oil to a soup pot. Once warm, add chopped leeks and saute for 5-6 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic, salt, pepper, chili flakes and lemon zest, cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in vegetable stock paste, 2 cups water and lentils. Then, stir in the herb broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced a bit. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if desired. Serve in bowls topped with thinly sliced radish, lemon zest and fresh basil.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
587kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
93.9g
(31%)
Protein
33.8g
(68%)
Fat
11.2g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
1.6g
(8%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.9g
Monounsaturated Fat
6.9g
Fiber
16g
(64%)
Sugar
5.2g
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2-3
Amount Per Serving
Calories 587 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 587kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 93.9g | 31% |
| Protein | 33.8g | 68% |
| Fat | 11.2g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.9g | 35% |
| Fiber | 16g | 64% |
| Sugar | 5.2g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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