Garlic Lentil Soup
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Recipe type: Soup
Cuisine: Soups, Entree, Lentils
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Serves: 4-6 Servings
 
This is an easy, quick, delicious and creamy soup. The garlic gives it a nice kick and not spicy at all. If you need something impressive to serve this might be it.
Ingredients
  • 1¾ Cup Red Lentils
  • 1 Onion - Diced
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Celery Stick - Diced
  • 4 Cups Vegetable Broth
  • 2½ Cups Hot Water
  • 5 Fresh Parsley Sprigs - Finely Chopped
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 4 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 5 Garlic Cloves - Minced
  • 1 tsp Paprika (If you have smoked paprika even better)
  • 1-2 tsp Salt
Instructions
  1. Place the lentils in a colander and wash under running water and set aside.
  2. In a medium-large pot, pour in the olive oil, diced celery and diced onion and saute over medium heat while stirring until onion is translucent.
  3. Add in the lentils and stir all together and then add in the vegetable broth and water and bring to boil.
  4. Add in the chopped parsley and bay leaf and partially cover the pot and cook over low-medium heat for 15-20 minutes until the lentils soften,
  5. Remove the bay leaf and discard.
  6. Add in the tomato paste, minced garlic, paprika and salt, Stir well and cook for additional 20 minutes in a partially covered pot.
  7. Can be served with Creme Fresh or Sour Cream,
Recipe by Maya`s Kitchen at https://www.mayaskitchen.info/2015/02/15/simple-garlic-lentil-soup/