Kick In The Pants Lentil Soup Recipes

THE BEST LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large heavy-bottom pot over medium-high heat. Add the carrot, onion, celery and 1 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are starting to caramelize and take on a dark brown color, 8 to 10 minutes (this step is important as it will add tons of flavor to your soup!).
• Stir in the tomato paste and garlic and cook, scraping up the brown bits, until the garlic is fragrant and slightly softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add in the lentils, stock, 4 cups water, thyme, bay leaf, oregano, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, 2 teaspoons salt and a generous amount of black pepper and stir to combine. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook until the lentils are softened with just a bit of bite, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Remove the bay leaf. Puree 2 1/2 cups of the soup in a blender until smooth then stir back into the pot. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley. Ladle into bowls and garnish with more parsley.

KICK IN THE PANTS LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• Saute the onion, garlic and ginger in a heavy bottomed large saucepan for a few minutes or until translucent.
• Add the cumin and chilli flakes. Stir until the spices coat the onions and start to release a fragrance.
• Add the lentils and carrots and stir again.
• Pour in the water, chuck in the stock cubes and cover. Lower the heat and allow to simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20-30 minutes or until lentils are soft but still holding their shape.
• Add greens, stir and cover. Allow to simmer for another 2-3 minutes or until they are just wilted.
• Serve immediately, with a dollop of yoghurt and some warm flatbreads, if liked.