How to Make Hearty Lentil Soup I - A Step-by-Step Guide

Hearty Lentil Soup is a staple comfort food in many cultures around the world. It's a simple, yet hearty dish that is perfect for chilly evenings and for feeding a crowd. This recipe for Hearty Lentil Soup I is filled with nutritious ingredients and bursting with savory flavors that will warm you from the inside out.

Lentils are the star of this soup, providing a rich source of plant-based protein and fiber. They also cook relatively quickly, making them an excellent choice for a sati...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups brown lentils
  • 1 onion
  • 2 carrots
  • 3 leaves cabbage
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • salt to taste
  • 1 lemon

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Place lentils, onion, carrots and cabbage leaves in a pressure cooker and cover with 1 1/2 inches of water and 4 tablespoons oil. Cook about 10 to 15 minutes and then cool until pressure reduces, then open.
  • In a food processor or blender, puree soup until smooth. Add cumin, black pepper, cinnamon, all spice, cloves and nutmeg. Transfer to a stock pot and return to heat. When soup is just beginning to boil, stir in onion soup mix. Simmer until thickened and then just before serving season to taste with lemon juice and salt.
  • Nutrition

    258 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 325mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 17g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 59mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 566mg