One of the simplest ways to enjoy lentils is in this long-served golden soup — it’s a delightful fiber-rich meal in a bowl. On a grey, blustery day when the mood may match the... weather, the sunny color alone is warming, and the spices complete the job.
In a large saucepan, cover the lentils with 5 cups of stock. Add tomato, potato, carrot, and salt and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, skimming any foam that forms on top.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and saute for about 2 minutes, then turn the heat to medium-low and cook until golden and caramelized, about 8 minutes. The onions should not be burnt. Stir in the cumin and turmeric, cook 1 minute. Set aside.
Remove the lentil mixture from heat and puree using a hand-held immersion blender or in batches in the regular blender. Add to the onions and spices along with the 3 cups stock. (If you prefer a thicker soup, add less.) Bring soup to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes, or until thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, topped with Baked Whole Wheat Pita Chips (optional) and parsley or cilantro.
Chef Tips
Before serving, sprtiz the soup with a little lemon to lift the flavors.
Bag and freeze any extra for quick meal another day.
If having oral problems such as cankers or post radiation dryness, this soup can be pureed for easier swallowing by whizzing a couple of cupfuls in a blender. Let the soup cool somewhat before eating.
A friend introduced me to this recipe and it’s been my go-to ever since. It’s truly wonderful. My definition of comfort food. The only change I make is cook the onions first and then add the other ingredients to the same pot — makes life simpler to do this as a one-pot dish 🙂 Thank you for the recipe!
Kim
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March 14, 2020
I doubled the spices (using 2 tsp cumin, 2 tsp turmeric, 1 T parsley, 1 T Cilantro, and this soup is delicious. Are the 648 calories per serving?
Response from Cook for Your Life
That sounds great – spices are often a matter of taste. And yes, the calorie count is correct. The servings are quite large for this soup, over 2 big cups.
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A friend introduced me to this recipe and it’s been my go-to ever since. It’s truly wonderful. My definition of comfort food. The only change I make is cook the onions first and then add the other ingredients to the same pot — makes life simpler to do this as a one-pot dish 🙂 Thank you for the recipe!
I doubled the spices (using 2 tsp cumin, 2 tsp turmeric, 1 T parsley, 1 T Cilantro, and this soup is delicious. Are the 648 calories per serving?
Response from Cook for Your Life
That sounds great – spices are often a matter of taste. And yes, the calorie count is correct. The servings are quite large for this soup, over 2 big cups.
Leave a Review or Comment