Lentil Soup
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Lentil Soup
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This traditional lentil soup recipe is made with green lentils, smoky kielbasa, and hearty veggies for an easy and comforting soup that's teeming with flavor.
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil , divided
- 1 large yellow onion , finely chopped
- ½ tablespoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 stalks celery , medium-diced
- 3 carrots , medium-diced
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 cups dry French green lentils
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 8 cups chicken stock
- 14 ounces kielbasa sausage , halved lengthwise then sliced into coins
- 3 cups packed spinach
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- freshly grated Parmesan cheese , for serving
Instructions
- Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil to a Dutch oven or large, heavy-bottom pot over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally (reduce to medium-low if onions start browning). Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt and pepper, celery, and carrots. Sauté for 5 more minutes. Stir in the garlic, thyme, tomato paste, and Dijon, and cook for 1 minute. Add the bay leaves, chicken stock, and lentils. Stir and bring to a boil, then reduce the to a simmer. Cook uncovered until the lentils are cooked through, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- If too much liquid cooks off, add more chicken stock, or some water. When adding more liquid, the zing of the Dijon and vinegar may taste diluted. If so, whisk one teaspoon of Dijon mustard into a few spoonfuls of broth in a small bowl, then add back to the broth.
- Taste the soup to check the doneness of the lentils, and add more salt or pepper as needed. Remove the bay leaves. Add the kielbasa, spinach, and red wine vinegar, and cook for 2-3 more minutes to warm the kielbasa and wilt the spinach. Top with Parmesan before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
540kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
60g
(20%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
1939mg
(81%)
Potassium
1359mg
(39%)
Fiber
22g
(88%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
6753IU
(135%)
Vitamin C
33mg
(37%)
Calcium
98mg
(10%)
Iron
13mg
(72%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6-8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 540 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 540kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 1939mg | 81% |
| Potassium | 1359mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 22g | 88% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 6753IU | 135% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 10% |
| Iron | 13mg | 72% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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