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Anyone have a good recipe for lentil soup?

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I love lentil soup and now that it is getting colder, I plan to cook it more.

I have a recipe that I typically use, but in talking with people, I noticed everyone does something a little different.

Here's my ingredients list... I am curious about what you all do!

  • onions
  • carrots
  • celery
  • lentils
  • tomatoes
  • chopped greens - like kale or spinach
I don't use vinegar like I see in some recipes. If I do that, should I omit the tomatoes?
 
I've tried several variations, and my favorite is the most simple. It carrots, celery, lentils, small can tomato paste and some red wine vinegar at the end. I chop carrots, celery and, add lentils (well rinsed), and cook until tender, about 40-45 minutes. Remove about 1/3 of the soup and process in blender or food processor until smooth and add that back to the pot. This makes it thick, and not just lentils floating in water. It will thicken more if you have leftovers for the 'fridge, and leftovers are my main idea for any homemade soup.

Sprinkle with red wine vinegar ? when serving.

Enjoy!
 
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Luana said:
I've tried several variations, and my favorite is the most simple. It carrots, celery, lentils, small can tomato paste and some red wine vinegar at the end. I chop carrots, celery and, add lentils (well rinsed), and cook until tender, about 40-45 minutes. Remove about 1/3 of the soup and process in blender or food processor until smooth and add that back to the pot. This makes it thick, and not just lentils floating in water. It will thicken more if you have leftovers for the 'fridge, and leftovers are my main idea for any homemade soup.

Sprinkle with red wine vinegar ? when serving.

Enjoy!
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This is a great variations - I would try this one - it is more traditional for Greek-style cooking. But the other version you have is pretty good, too.
 
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