Hearty Lentil Soup Atk Recipes

HEARTY LENTIL SOUP (DUTCH OVEN RECIPE)

Steps:

• Mince 6 cloves of garlic, 1 onion (can use white, red, or yellow), and 2 stalks of celery.
• Chop 4-5 large carrots (about 3 cups) into slices. Make sure the carrots are of uniform thickness to ensure that they cook evenly.
• Heat cast iron Dutch oven or large soup pan and add 2 Tbsp. olive oil.
• Add the minced garlic, onions, and celery to the pan and saute for 4-5 minutes, stirring often.
• Add the chopped carrots along with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Saute for 5-6 minutes, stirring often.
• Deglaze pan with 1/4 cup of vegetable stock or water if necessary.
• Add 1 1/4 cup brown lentils, 1 15 oz. can crushed tomatoes, 1 tsp. sugar, 4 cups vegetable stock, 1 tsp. Italian seasoning, and 1/4 tsp. kosher salt and pepper.
• Bring soup to boil, cover, and then reduce to a simmer/low boil.
• Cook for about 45 minutes covered. Stir the soup every so often. Check to see if lentils and carrots have softened around the 45-minute mark. Continue to cook for another 5-10 minutes if necessary.
• Add more vegetable stock to thin the soup out if necessary.
• Serve with a warm loaf of gluten free crusty bread (or regular bread if not gluten free) (optional).

HEARTY LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, saute the celery, onion and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the water, tomatoes, lentils, barley, bouillon, oregano, rosemary and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40 minutes or until lentils and barley are almost tender., Add carrots; simmer for 15 minutes or until the carrots, lentils and barley are tender. Sprinkle each serving with cheese if desired.

HEARTY LENTIL SOUP - ATK

Steps:

• Fry bacon in large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until fat is rendered and bacon is crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Add onion and carrots; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes, bay leaf and thyme; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in lentils, salt and pepper to taste; cover, reduce heat to medium-low and cook until vegetables are softened and lentils have darkened, 8 to 10 minutes. Uncover, increase heat to high, add wine and bring to simmer. Add chicken broth and water; bring to boil, cover partially, and reduce heat to low. Simmer until lentils are tender but still hold their shape, 30 to 35 minutes; discard bay leaf.
• Puree 3 cups soup in blender until smooth, then return to pot; stir in vinegar and heat soup over medium-low until hot, about 5 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons parsley and serve, garnishing each bowl with some of remaining parsley.

HEARTY LENTIL SOUP II

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the oil, onions, carrot, parsnip, celery, potato and leek. Stir well for 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent. Add the lentils, tomatoes with liquid, stock, bay leaves, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and wine.
• Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until lentils are tender. Remove the bay leaves and add the fresh coriander or fresh parsley to taste.

HEARTY LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter, sauté minced garlic and onion.
• Add celery and carrot, sauté another few minutes.
• Add broth, rinsed/drained lentils, and potatoes, bring to a boil.
• Reduce to a simmer, add bacon and spices.
• Cook 30-40 minutes or until lentils and potatoes are tender.

HEARTY LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• Heat broth, beer and lentils to boiling in 2-quart saucepan; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender but not mushy.
• Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.

HEARTY LENTIL SOUP I

Steps:

• 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.

HEARTY VEGETABLE LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon in pan. Add potatoes, carrots and onion; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until carrots and onion are tender. Add garlic and seasonings; cook 1 minute longer., Add lentils and stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 30-35 minutes or until lentils and potatoes are tender. Top each serving with bacon.