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How to Make Sweet Lentil Soup with Asparagus Tips - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a warm and comforting bowl of soup to soothe the soul, and this Sweet Lentil Soup with Asparagus Tips is the perfect blend of hearty and wholesome flavors. Made with tender lentils and fresh asparagus, this soup is a delightful combination of sweet and savory, making it a delightful addition to any meal.

With its rich and creamy texture, this soup is a fantastic way to incorporate lentils into your diet, which are a great source of protein and fiber. Not to ...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium head garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 2 ½ cups dry lentils
  • 2 (32 fluid ounce) containers chicken broth
  • 1 ½ large carrot, shredded
  • 1 large onion, grated
  • 1 cup asparagus tips
  • 1 cup sweet peas
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons orange marmalade
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 pinch saffron
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Cut the top off of the head of garlic and place in a shallow dish in 1 inch of water. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, sprinkle with basil, cover and place on a baking sheet. Halve and seed the bell pepper, drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and place on the baking sheet.
  • Bake garlic and pepper in preheated oven until pepper is browned and garlic is soft, 20 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven and, when cool enough to handle, remove skin from pepper and chop. Squeeze out garlic cloves and mash together in a bowl to form a paste.
  • While garlic and pepper are baking, combine lentils and chicken broth in a large pot over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 40 minutes, until lentils are just tender.
  • Stir garlic paste, bell pepper, carrots, onion, asparagus, peas into lentil mixture, adding more broth to thin if necessary. Season with sugar, marmalade, curry powder, saffron, salt and pepper. Simmer 30 minutes more, until vegetables are tender and flavors are well blended.

    • Nutrition

    319 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 6mg
    • Sodium: 1368mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Dietary Fiber: 14g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 37mg
    • Calcium: 64mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 725mg

    Categories

    Lentil soup recipes
    Soup recipes
    Asparagus recipes
    Healthy recipes