Mediterranean Lentil Soup

"This was my first endeavor into lentils and it was fabulous, the flavor is wonderful (even though it doesn't seem to have much looking at the ingredients list). I added rice to mine. I revised this from the what would jesus eat cookbook."
 
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photo by Milorad V. photo by Milorad V.
photo by Milorad V.
photo by Milorad V. photo by Milorad V.
photo by Milorad V. photo by Milorad V.
Ready In:
40mins
Ingredients:
11
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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directions

  • Combine the lentils and water in a pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer while preparing other ingredients.
  • Saute the onions in half of the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat for about 4 minutes.
  • Add the bell pepper and saute for a minute or two longer.
  • Add the onion mixture to the lentils. Simmer 15 minutes.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and cumin. Simmer for 15-20 minutes longer.
  • Stir in the cilantro; remove dish from heat.
  • Combine the garlic, lime juice and the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a food processor or blender and blend well.
  • Add garlic mixture and lime juice to the lentil mixture. Mix well and serve.

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Reviews

  1. I made this a while ago, pureeing the ingredients at the last minute, and portioned out the leftovers to be frozen. To me, it tasted as good as the day that I first made it!
     
  2. This was a very hearty, healthy soup. I made it tonight to serve tomorrow. I doesn't have as much flavor as other lentil soups I've made. I do like what the lime and cilantro do for the flavor. I think I'll top it with fresh tomatoes and a dollop of sour cream. This recipe makes a ton. Since its so filling, I know we'll get many meals out of this batch. Thanks for posting.
     
  3. Delicious! absolutely wonderful! I plan on making it often! thanks for sharing! What a wonderful flavor! :)
     
  4. This is fabulous! It's light tasting and filling. I must have had super-absorbent lentils, though. I had to add about twice as much water as the recipe called for. I also added extra garlic and salt to give it more flavor.
     
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