With important nutrients like protein, iron, potassium and fiber, this hearty, earthy soup is great for recharging and warming up after a winter workout.
Lentil Soup
With important nutrients like protein, iron, potassium and fiber, this hearty, earthy soup is great for recharging and warming up after a winter workout.
Ready In: 1 hour 5 minutes
Level: Easy
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 50 minutes
Yields: 4 Servings
- 3 T extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 1 t sea salt
- 1/2 t pepper
- 1/2 c chopped celery
- 1 c chopped carrot
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 t ground cumin
- 1 1/2 t ground coriander
- 1/2 t chili pepper
- 2 c lentils* (any color except red)
- 2 quarts vegetable stock
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 c Stonyfield Organic Low Fat Smooth & Creamy Plain
Ingredients
directions
Step 1
In a large pot over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Add onions, sea salt and pepper. Sauté until onions are clear, about 3-5 minutes. Add celery, carrot, garlic, cumin, coriander and chili pepper. Stir and cook until veggies are soft. Add lentils. Stir until lentils are coated with oil.
Step 2
Add enough stock to cover lentils and vegetables. Cover pot and let simmer for 30-45 minutes, until lentils are soft and creamy. Add more stock if the soup is too thick. Remove from heat, add lemon juice and 1/2 cup of yogurt. Reheat slowly before serving. Garnish with remaining 1/2 cup of yogurt. Garnish with a dollop (2 tablespoons) or a swirl of yogurt with each serving.
Step 3
* For this dish we recommend using any color lentils except red, which have a different cook time. Should you prefer red lentils simply cook them for less time, until just soft and creamy.
