Lentil Soup

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2006

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Pantry Raid 6: Lentils

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Cook Time:
45 min
Level:
--
Yield:
6 to 8 servings

Times:

Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 45 min
Total:: 1 hr 15 min

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 pound lentils, picked and rinsed
1 cup peeled and chopped tomatoes
2 quarts chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground toasted cumin
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground grains of paradise

Directions

Place the olive oil into a large 6-quart Dutch oven and set over medium heat. Once hot, add the onion, carrot, celery and salt and sweat until the onions are translucent, approximately 6 to 7 minutes. Add the lentils, tomatoes, broth, coriander, cumin and grains of paradise and stir to combine. Increase the heat to high and bring just to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook at a low simmer until the lentils are tender, approximately 35 to 40 minutes. Using a stick blender, puree to your preferred consistency. Serve immediately.

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Rachael Tallahassee, FL 11-03-2009
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Delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Great soup. I also add some smoked sausage and chili powder to make it a little spicy and more hearty for a meal. Also I... don't have grains of paradise so that was left out. I just use the regular tan lentils that seem to be the easiest to find. Great cheap and healthy dinner.Read more
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Magda Penticton, BC 10-14-2009
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Mmm Mmm Good
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My first soup and my boyfriend couldn't get enough! I used red and green... but I don't think it matters I tossed in some... noodles I needed to get rid of into the non pureed batch (he likes chunky soup) SO cheap to make and I always have these spices laying around! Read more
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a pittsburgh, PA 10-12-2009
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What Color Lentils?
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Any comment on which type of lentil is called for in this recipe? Brown/Green/Khaki, or Red?
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Dana Blairsvillee, GA 10-11-2009
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Easy To Use What You Have In The House And It Turns Out Fantastic
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I wanted to make some Lentil soup and found this great recipe. I made a few changes based on what I had and it turned out... great! I did not use broth, celery, coriander or paradise. I added oregano (1 tsp), Poultry Seasoning (1 tsp), Parsley (1 tsp) and the 2 big things were 3 sweet Italian sausage that I had grilled the night before and two jalapenos. The two jalapenos i minced and sauteed with the onions, carrots, etc. I added the sausage when I added the tomatoes, lentils and water. It pureed beautifully and I added a dab of sour cream when I served it with some shredded cheese. This recipe can be adapted with just about anything you have in the house! Read more
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Jamillah Roseville, MI 10-11-2009
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Great Soup for fall
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I am making this today for the second time. I substitute 'garam masala' for the grains of paradise. It gives it a nice middle... eastern flavor. I haven't tried blending the soup yet, I just serve it whole, as is. Read more
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Kathleen Alpharetta, GA 10-05-2009
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to Neeta in NY
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Use a bag of dried lentils. It is a delicious, easy wonderful soup!!