Lentil Vegetable Soup

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Barefoot to Go

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RECIPE
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Cook Time:
1 hr 30 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 to 10 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: 15 min
Cook: 1 hr 30 min
Total:: 2 hr 5 min

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Ingredients

1 pound French green lentils
4 cups chopped yellow onions (3 large onions)
4 cups chopped leeks, white part only (2 leeks)
1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
1/4 cup good olive oil, plus additional for drizzling on top
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 cups medium-diced celery (8 stalks)
3 cups medium-diced carrots (4 to 6 carrots)
3 quarts chicken stock
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons red wine or red wine vinegar
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a large bowl, cover the lentils with boiling water and allow to sit for 15 minutes. Drain.

In a large stockpot on medium heat, saute the onions, leeks, and garlic with the olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, and cumin for 20 minutes, until the vegetables are translucent and very tender. Add the celery and carrots and saute for 10 more minutes. Add the chicken stock, tomato paste, and lentils. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 1 hour, until the lentils are cooked through. Check the seasonings. Add the red wine and serve hot, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with grated Parmesan.

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recipe Lentil Vegetable Soup
katie Fresno, CA 02-07-2010
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Rich and delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was my first time eating lentils. I bought a bag of plain lentils from the store before I had this recipe in mind so I... just used them. Be sure to let the soup simmer at least the hour recommended before eating. I found that I needed to cook it longer before I was satisfied with the doneness of the veggies and the consistency of the broth. This is the best broth I've ever tasted and I will be putting cumin and thyme in every soup I make from now on. (This tasted even more AMAZING the next day!) Read more
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alia evanston, IL 02-06-2010
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Best Lentils Ever!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I fed these to a friend who stopped by for a visit and that was what he said. I added about one half cup of chopped pancetta... and sauteed that with the onions, leeks, etc. I reduced the salt to a teaspoon and a half as well because of the salty pork. The texture was perfect and the leeks add a robustness to the lentils that I usually don't taste when cooking them with just onions and garlic.Read more
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Catherine Fletcher, NC 02-03-2010
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Easy to made and great taste
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I was looking for a hearty veggy soup and this one hit the spot. It was inexpensive and easy to make. The red wine vinegar is... a definate must. It adds a flavor that I can't explain but really like. Read more
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Cristi Saint Leo, FL 02-02-2010
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Wow!This soup is amazing!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I make soup all the time because its an inexpensive and healthy meal.This could possibly be the best soup I've made!My... brother works at a health food store so I was able to find french lentils.Ina wasn't kidding,those are better than the regular lentils.This recipe is a keeper!!!Read more
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Bonnie Hicksville, NY 01-29-2010
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#1 Lentil Soup
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Made it last weekend.Have to make more for this weekend.Word got out there's a delicious soup in town and it seems everything... I make of Inas is in demand these days.Thanks Ina!Read more
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heather randall, MN 01-28-2010
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NOT SO GOOD
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

When I made this soup I had high expectations. When I was finished I sat down to eat it and couldn't eat more than a couple... of bites. I had to add way more salt because it was kind of bland to me. The cumin didn't seem to go well and it kind of overpowered everything, even thought I didn't even use all of the listed amount. I think with a few personal tweeks I can suit it to my taste but, as is, no thank you.Read more