Autumn Lentil Soup

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This is a substantial soup with an amazing flavor. Finely minced carrot and fresh herbs are a nice addition to this soup; I add the carrots in with the onions in the extra-virgin olive oil at the start, and the fresh chopped herbs (parsley, cilantro, fresh mint, or whatever the creatures in the garden haven't devoured) just before serving as a garnish. My family prefers this with common brown lentils, but Umbrian or red lentils would work well here too. We have this soup with thin slices of baguette and a salad tossed with balsamic dressing.

Submitted by bonappetit
Updated on October 4, 2022
lentil soup with crackers
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 ½ onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed

  • ½ (750 milliliter) bottle dry white wine (such as Chenin Blanc)

  • ½ pound dry brown lentils

  • 1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken stock

  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 tablespoon dried minced onion

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in the onions and garlic; cook until the onions soften, turn translucent, and begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Pour in the white wine, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer 10 minutes.

  2. Stir in the lentils, chicken stock, Italian seasoning, parsley, garlic powder, and dried onion. Bring to a simmer over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the lentils are very tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Season to taste with salt and black pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

194 Calories
6g Fat
21g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 194
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 347mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Dietary Fiber 7g 24%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 7g 15%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 40mg 3%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 383mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.