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Lentil Soup Recipe - Vegetarian

Winter seems to be holding on strong, let's warm up with this quick and delicious Lentil Soup. Packed with protein and flavor, this has been a go-to weeknight dinner in my house.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Course: dinner, entree, lunch, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: best lentil soup, cozy soup, easy dinner, easy meals, easy soup recipe, easy weeknight dinner, lentil soup, vegan, vegan recipe, vegetarian dinner, winter soup
Author: Regen Williams

Equipment

  • 1 Soup Pot
  • 1 Spatula
  • 1 Ladle

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Cooked Lentils
  • 1 TBSP Olive Oil
  • 1 Whole Leek Sliced
  • 1 Red Onion Diced
  • 4 Cloves Garlic Diced
  • 2 TBSP Tomato Paste
  • 2 TBSP Butter
  • 2 TBSP Flour
  • 1/2 Cup Red Wine
  • 6 Cups Vegetable or Chicken Stock
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • Parmesan Rinds If you have it, throw it in! It adds immense flavor.
  • 1 Loaf Crusty Bread For dipping.
  • Sour Cream Optional garnish.

Instructions

  • Add oil, leek, and onion to the pot with a pinch of salt. Stir until onion has softened in color and is fragrant. Throw in the garlic and sauté for a minute.
  • Once the alliums are soft, add tomato paste and let it cook down. About 2 minutes.
  • Add butter. Once melted, add the flour and let it cook down. About 2 minutes.
  • Add all liquids to the pot to deglaze. Once stirred through add cooked lentils and bay leaf and parmesan rinds, and bring to a simmer. The lentils are already cooked, you just want to let these flavors marry each other. Cook for about 10 minutes.
  • Enjoy with crusty bread for dipping, and add a dollop of sour cream if you'd like.
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