Source: recept-borscha.ruLentil soup is aromatic, rich, and very delicious. But sometimes it's hard to come up with new ideas on your own. We've gathered 15 interesting recipes for you to try, so you never have to make the same one twice!
1. Creamy Lentil Soup with Rice
Source: gastronom.ruThis is a traditional Turkish recipe that is very quick and easy to prepare.
You will need: 1 cup lentils, 2 tbsp rice, 1 onion, 2 tomatoes, 1.7 liters broth or water, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp dried mint, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion and tomatoes and lightly fry them in a small amount of oil. Add the rinsed lentils and rice, then pour in the broth after 5 minutes. Cook for about half an hour over medium heat until the lentils are tender. Blend the soup with an immersion blender, bring to a boil, and season with spices at the very end.
2. Lentil Soup with Mushrooms
Source: youtube.comBe sure to add coriander and nutmeg!
You will need: 200 g lentils, 1 liter water, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 200 g mushrooms, olive oil, herbs, cream.
Preparation: Chop the onion, slice the mushrooms, and grate the carrot. Sauté everything together in a pan for about 5 minutes, add the rinsed lentils, and stir. Pour in water and cook the soup for about 20 minutes with the lid on. Blend everything with an immersion blender, adjust consistency with cream, bring to a boil again, season, and sprinkle with herbs.
3. Lentil Soup with Cauliflower
Source: koolinar.ruA light, lean soup that doesn't require a blender.
You will need: 1 cup lentils, 300 g cauliflower, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 2 tomatoes, 1.7 liters water, spices.
Preparation: Chop the onion and carrot and sauté them in a small amount of oil. Add the lentils, pour in water, and cook for 15-20 minutes over medium heat. Meanwhile, break the cauliflower into florets and blanch in boiling water for 5 minutes. Add it to the lentil soup and leave on the stove for another 5 minutes. Then add finely chopped peeled tomatoes, bring to a boil again, season, and remove from heat.
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4. Lentil Soup with Meatballs
Source: sovkusom.ruA recipe especially for those who absolutely need meat in their soup!
You will need: 2 onions, 1 carrot, 1 can diced tomatoes, 5 tbsp soy sauce, 1/3 cup lentils, 200 g ground meat, 4 tbsp breadcrumbs, 1.5 liters water, spices.
Preparation: Chop the carrot and 1 onion, sauté them in a small amount of oil, and pour in most of the soy sauce. Add the tomatoes with their juice and water, and bring to a high boil.
Mix the ground meat with spices, grated onion, breadcrumbs, and the remaining soy sauce. Form meatballs, drop them into the soup, and cook for 10-15 minutes. After that, add the rinsed lentils and cook for another 15-20 minutes.
5. Lentil and Chicken Heart Soup
Source: povarenok.ruYou can use gizzards or any other offal. A very budget-friendly and hearty option.
You will need: 200 g lentils, 500 g chicken hearts, 1.7 liters water, 1 onion, half a bunch of parsley, 1 carrot, 3 potatoes, spices, chili flakes, turmeric.
Preparation: Cover the chicken hearts with water and boil for half an hour. Cut the potatoes into sticks and add to the pot. Chop the onion and carrot, sauté them lightly, and season with all the spices. Add them to the soup along with the lentils. Continue to cook over low heat until the lentils are tender.
6. Lentil Soup with Tomatoes
Source: recept-borscha.ruThanks to the use of both tomato juice and fresh tomatoes, the soup's flavor is even richer.
You will need: 1 cup lentils, 2 tomatoes, 500 ml tomato juice, 200 g carrots, 100 g bell pepper, 50 g green onions, 2 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Pre-cook the lentils until al dente. Finely chop the onion and bell pepper, grate the carrot, and lightly sauté everything directly in the pot. Add the peeled, chopped tomatoes, spices, and garlic, and simmer for 5 minutes. Pour in the tomato juice and about a cup of water (to desired consistency), add the lentils, and cook until they are tender.
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7. Creamy Lentil and Vegetable Soup
Source: jam-bakery.ruWe recommend adding turmeric for a beautiful and even color.
You will need: 100 g lentils, 200 g potatoes, 80 g carrots, 100 g zucchini, 90 g leeks, 70 g bell pepper, 1 tsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp soy sauce, spices, 600 ml water.
Preparation: Cut carrots and potatoes into medium cubes, add lentils, and cook for about 20 minutes over medium heat. Sauté the leeks, add the chopped zucchini, and a little later – spices, tomato paste, and soy sauce. Transfer the sautéed vegetables to the soup and cook until all ingredients are tender. Blend everything with an immersion blender, add water for desired consistency, and bring to a boil again.
8. Mushroom Lentil Soup
Source: pojrem.ruAnother alternative recipe. Try combining regular button mushrooms with wild mushrooms.
You will need: 150 g lentils, 200 g button mushrooms, 100 g oyster mushrooms, 30 g dried mushrooms.
Preparation: Cook dried mushrooms until tender, remove from broth, and strain the broth. Separately cook lentils until tender, and in the meantime, chop and sauté the onion, button mushrooms, and oyster mushrooms. Add boiling water to the mushroom broth to make approximately 1.5 liters, add all ingredients, bring to a boil, stir, and let steep for 15 minutes.
9. Lentil Soup with Celery
Source: autogear.ruThis is an adapted Moroccan recipe that you can make with ingredients you likely have on hand.
You will need: 2 cups lentils, 4 carrots, 1 onion, 4 celery stalks, 4 cloves garlic, chili, cumin, spices, 3 liters water.
Preparation: Bring water to a boil, add grated carrots, and cook for 10 minutes. In the meantime, sauté the chopped onion with garlic and celery, add all the spices, and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the lentils to the carrot broth, after 20 minutes add the sautéed vegetables, and after another 20 minutes, remove the soup from the heat.
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10. Lentil Soup with Pumpkin
Source: tobiporada.com.uaOf course, for this dish, it's best to use red lentils.
You will need: 1 cup lentils, 200 g pumpkin, 1 onion, 3 cloves garlic, ginger, 1 liter broth, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion, garlic, and ginger to taste, and sauté them for a couple of minutes in a small amount of oil. Add the pumpkin cubes and lentils, mix well, pour in the broth, and cook until tender for about 20 minutes. At the end, blend the soup and season with spices.
11. Lentil Soup with Vermicelli and Raisins
Source: liveinternet.ruA very unexpected option, but with a truly original taste!
You will need: 200 g lentils, 70 g vermicelli, 2 liters water, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 2 tbsp tomato paste, half a bunch of basil, 1 tbsp raisins, spices.
Preparation: Bring water to a boil and cook the lentils. Thinly slice the onion, grate the carrot, and sauté them with tomato paste and spices. Add the sautéed vegetables to the lentils along with the vermicelli and raisins, season the soup, bring to a boil, and cook for about 7 minutes.
12. Lentil Soup with Bacon and Cream
Source: publish.com.uaYou can blend it if you wish, but then it's best to add the bacon just before serving.
You will need: 1.5 cups lentils, 125 g bacon, 2 onions, 40 ml 20% cream, garlic, and spices.
Preparation: Cook the lentils until tender and season. In the meantime, fry the bacon with the onions until golden brown, add the sautéed mixture to the soup, and cook for another 5 minutes. At the very end, add crushed garlic, cream, and mix thoroughly.
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13. Lentil Soup with Beans
Source: fb.ruWe recommend using canned red beans.
You will need: 1 cup lentils, 1 cup beans, 450 g diced tomatoes, 1 liter broth, 2 carrots, 1 onion, herbs, garlic, spices.
Preparation: Chop the onion, garlic, and carrots, and sauté them until soft for about 5 minutes, then add spices. Add the lentils, pour in the broth and chopped tomatoes, and cook for about 40 minutes over low heat. Add the beans 10 minutes before the end, and chopped herbs before serving.
14. Lentil Soup with Corn and Peas
Source: pinterest.caWhen serving, sprinkle the soup with grated cheese or crumbled Adyghe cheese.
You will need: 2 liters broth, 1 bell pepper, 100 g corn, 100 g peas, 100 g cauliflower, 1 cup lentils, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, spices.
Preparation: Cook the lentils until soft, and in the meantime, finely chop the bell pepper and garlic, and sauté them for a couple of minutes. Add spices, pour in the broth, and bring to a boil. Then add the cauliflower florets and lentils, corn, and after another 5 minutes – peas. Heat everything thoroughly – and you can remove from heat.
15. Lentil Soup with Apples and Parsnips
Source: kuhniug.ruIf you're not afraid of experiments and bold decisions! Sprinkle with blue cheese on top.
You will need: 400 g lentils, 1.5 liters water, 4 parsnip roots, 4 tart apples, 2 leek stalks, 2 onions, 100 ml 20% cream, garlic, spices, olive and butter.
Preparation: Roughly chop the parsnips, onions, garlic, and apples, place on parchment paper, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 20 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius. Thinly slice the leeks and sauté in butter. Add the lentils, and after 5 minutes, pour in the water.
After another 15 minutes, add all the roasted vegetables to the pot, bring to a boil, and leave for another fifteen minutes. Pour in the cream, blend the soup with an immersion blender, and then add the roasted apples.