Easy Lentil Soup Recipe Video

An incredibly easy and economical soup to make during the week.

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time45 Min
Ready In55 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
Main Ingredient, Interest Group

Ingredients

 Lentil1 Pound, rinsed
 Garlic1 Clove (5 gm)
 Yellow onion1 , peeled & sliced in half
 Chicken broth8 Cup (128 tbs)
 Bay leaf1
 Garlic2 Clove (10 gm), crushed
 Thyme sprig1 , leaves removed from the stem and diced
 Butter2 Tablespoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 327 Calories from Fat 43

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5 g7.5%

Saturated Fat 2.7 g13.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 10.8 mg3.6%

Sodium 810.3 mg33.8%

Total Carbohydrates 49 g16.5%

Dietary Fiber 23.5 g94%

Sugars 3 g

Protein 21 g42.5%

Vitamin A 3.6% Vitamin C 7.9%

Calcium 5.1% Iron 32.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

1. In a stock pot combine the lentils, clove, onion, bay leaf, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and lower to a simmer. Cook for 30 minutes. Continuously skim the foam from the top.
2. Remove the clove, yellow onion, and bay leaf.
3. Add the crushed garlic, thyme, and butter.
4. Cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
5. Add salt and pepper to taste.

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Editors Review

Here is an amazing video where the chef shares an incredibly easy and economical lentil soup to make during the week. The video is very nicely explained so that the soup can be effortlessly made at home. Surely a great appetizing and healthy soup for a cold winter day!

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KeralaChef says :

Good one!
Posted on: 31 January 2009 - 2:42pm
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