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Lentil Soup II
Soup American

Lentil Soup II

4.4

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the oil and onions and saute for 5 minutes, or until onions are tender. Add the broth and bring mixture to a boil.
  2. 2 Add the lentils, sauce and seasoning. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 45 minutes, or until lentils are tender. Salt and pepper to taste.

By Allrecipes Member

Hearty Italian Lentil Soup
Soup Italian

Hearty Italian Lentil Soup

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
90 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place lentils in a pot with 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2 Bring rice and 1 1/3 cup water to boil in a pot. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. In a bowl, combine the ground beef, beaten egg, garlic, 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, parsley, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper. Form ground beef mixture into 1 inch balls. Place meatballs in skillet and cook 5 minutes or until evenly brown.
  4. 4 In a large pot, bring the tomato sauce and 4 cups water to a boil. Transfer the browned meatballs to the pot. Mix in cooked lentils and rice. Return to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese to serve.

By Kristin

Jana's Pressure Cooker Lentil Ham Soup
Soup American

Jana's Pressure Cooker Lentil Ham Soup

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place ham shanks and water in pressure cooker over medium heat. Cover and lock; bring to 15 pounds of pressure, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes. Release pressure immediately using method recommended by the manufacturer. Remove cooked ham shanks with a slotted spoon; transfer to a bowl to cool. Separate meat from bone. Transfer ham broth to a separate bowl for later use.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in the pressure cooker over medium heat; cook and stir onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until tender and reduced, about 20 minutes. Add lentils, 8 cups ham broth, thyme, and bay leaf; cover and lock. Bring pressure up to 15 pounds for 6 minutes; immediately release pressure.
  3. 3 Stir tomatoes, ham, black pepper, and vinegar into soup over low heat until heated through.

By skewtour

Hearty Lentil Soup
Soup American

Hearty Lentil Soup

4.5

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the oil, onions, carrot, parsnip, celery, potato and leek. Stir well for 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent. Add the lentils, tomatoes with liquid, stock, bay leaves, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and wine.
  2. 2 Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until lentils are tender. Remove the bay leaves and add the fresh coriander or fresh parsley to taste.

By Judith Webster

Moroccan Harira (Bean Soup)
Soup African

Moroccan Harira (Bean Soup)

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together beef stock and lentils in a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and keep at a simmer while preparing onion.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, cinnamon stick, ginger, turmeric, cumin, and black pepper in hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes; add to stock mixture.
  3. 3 Pour garbanzo beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, and quinoa into stock mixture; stir and bring to a boil. Stir in parsley and cilantro; reduce heat to low and cook at a simmer until lentils are tender, about 45 minutes.
  4. 4 Drizzle lemon juice over soup to serve.

By modestalmond

Sweet Lentil Soup with Asparagus Tips
Soup American

Sweet Lentil Soup with Asparagus Tips

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
75 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cut the top off of the head of garlic and place in a shallow dish in 1 inch of water. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, sprinkle with basil, cover and place on a baking sheet. Halve and seed the bell pepper, drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and place on the baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake garlic and pepper in preheated oven until pepper is browned and garlic is soft, 20 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven and, when cool enough to handle, remove skin from pepper and chop. Squeeze out garlic cloves and mash together in a bowl to form a paste.
  4. 4 While garlic and pepper are baking, combine lentils and chicken broth in a large pot over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 40 minutes, until lentils are just tender.
  5. 5 Stir garlic paste, bell pepper, carrots, onion, asparagus, peas into lentil mixture, adding more broth to thin if necessary. Season with sugar, marmalade, curry powder, saffron, salt and pepper. Simmer 30 minutes more, until vegetables are tender and flavors are well blended.

By Natalie Haight

Lentil Soup
Soup American

Lentil Soup

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; cook and stir until onion is tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in garlic, bay leaf, oregano, and basil; cook for 2 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir in lentils, and add water and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer until lentils are tender, about 40 minutes.
  5. 5 When ready to serve, stir in spinach and cook until it wilts.
  6. 6 Stir in vinegar and season with salt and pepper; taste and adjust as needed.
  7. 7 Serve hot and enjoy!

By Maryellen

Cindy's Snappy Sensational Superfood Soup
Soup American

Cindy's Snappy Sensational Superfood Soup

3.9

Prep
25 min
Cook
480 min
Total
505 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine the potatoes, spinach, carrots, turnips, garlic, and lentils in a slow cooker. Pour enough water over the mixture to cover.
  2. 2 In a bowl, stir the fresh basil, chili powder, cinnamon, dried basil, paprika, turmeric, cayenne pepper, ground ginger, sea salt, and black pepper; stir into the slow cooker.
  3. 3 Cover the cooker, and cook on High for 8 hours.

By CJ

Indian-Inspired Lentil Stew
Dinner Indian

Indian-Inspired Lentil Stew

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine broth and lentils in a large pot over medium-high heat; bring to a boil.
  2. 2 Stir in stewed tomatoes, sweet potato, onion, garlic, and bay leaves. Return to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 35 minutes. Stir in curry powder, cumin seeds, and salt. Simmer until lentils are soft, about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Taste to adjust spices. Stir in cream and serve.

By fioremarie

Lentils And Spinach
Dinner Indian

Lentils And Spinach

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
55 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a heavy pan over medium heat. Saute onion for 10 minutes or so, until it begins to turn golden. Add minced garlic and saute for another minute or so.
  2. 2 Add lentils and water to the saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil. Cover, lower heat, and simmer about 35 minutes, until lentils are soft ( this may take less time, depending on your water and the lentils).
  3. 3 Meanwhile cook the spinach in microwave according to package directions. Add spinach, salt and cumin to the saucepan. Cover and simmer until all is heated, about ten minutes. Grind in plenty of pepper and press in extra garlic to taste.

By A W Hayes

Indian Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup
Dinner Indian

Indian Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes. Cook and stir garam masala. turmeric, and red pepper flakes into onion mixture until coated, about 2 more minutes.
  2. 2 Stir broth and lentils into onion mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until lentils are softened but firm to the bite, about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in sweet potatoes; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until sweet potatoes are tender and lentils are fully cooked, about 10 minutes. Add spinach; cook until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt.

By Queen Bee

Vegetarian Bean Curry
Dinner Indian

Vegetarian Bean Curry

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
70 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion; cook until tender. Add lentils, curry powder, garlic, cumin, and cayenne pepper; cook, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in tomatoes, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, and raisins; season with salt and black pepper. Reduce heat to low; simmer, stirring occasionally, for at least 1 hour.

By Michelle

Tandoori Roasted Root Vegetable Stew
Dinner Indian

Tandoori Roasted Root Vegetable Stew

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). Toss root vegetables with shallots, oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Place in a 9x9-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Roast, turning occasionally, for 25 to 30 minutes or until vegetables are lightly golden and tender crisp. Stir in zucchini and scatter cherry tomatoes over top; roast for 12 to 15 minutes or until all vegetables are tender.
  3. 3 Stir in lentils, Patak's Tandoori Sauce, and quinoa. Cover tightly with foil. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes or until mixture has simmered and heated through.
  4. 4 Garnish with mint.

By Patak's Canada

Vegan Coconut-Lentil Curry with Sweet Potatoes
Dinner Indian

Vegan Coconut-Lentil Curry with Sweet Potatoes

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
55 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring 3 cups of vegetable broth to a simmer in a medium saucepan.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion and saute until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in tikka masala seasoning and cook for 1 minute. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, without burning the garlic, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, ginger, turmeric, and salt. Cook and stir for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix in lentils, sweet potato, cayenne pepper, and hot vegetable broth; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until lentils and sweet potato are cooked through, about 40 minutes.
  4. 4 Add coconut milk and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and serve over rice garnished with cilantro.

By VegHead

Dal Makhani (Indian Lentils)
Dinner Indian

Dal Makhani (Indian Lentils)

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
120 min
Total
255 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place lentils and kidney beans in a large bowl; cover with plenty of water. Soak for at least 2 hours or overnight. Drain.
  2. 2 Cook lentils, kidney beans, 5 cups water, and salt in a pot over medium heat until tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Remove from heat and set aside. Keep the lentils, kidney beans, and any excess cooking water in the pot.
  3. 3 Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook cumin seeds in the hot oil until they begin to pop, 1 to 2 minutes. Add cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, and cloves; cook until bay leaves turn brown, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium-low; add ginger paste, garlic paste, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Stir to coat.
  4. 4 Stir tomato puree into spice mixture; cook over medium heat until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Add chili powder, coriander, and butter; cook and stir until butter is melted.
  5. 5 Stir lentils, kidney beans and any leftover cooking water into tomato mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low. Stir fenugreek into lentil mixture. Cover saucepan and simmer until heated through, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes. Add cream and cook until heated through, 2 to 4 minutes.

By SOGOLONDJATA

Indian Lentils and Spinach
Dinner Indian

Indian Lentils and Spinach

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a heavy pan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in the hot oil until beginning to turn golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add minced garlic to onion; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
  2. 2 Mix chicken broth, lentils, 1/2 cup water, crushed garlic, coriander, salt, cumin, chili powder, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, cinnamon, cloves, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf into onion mixture; bring to a boil. Cover pan, lower heat to medium-low, and simmer until lentils are soft, about 35 minutes.
  3. 3 Place spinach in a microwave-safe bowl and add 1/4 cup water; heat in microwave for 5 minutes. Stir spinach and continue cooking in microwave until heated through, about 5 minutes more. Let spinach cool, about 5 minutes; drain water and squeeze excess water from spinach.
  4. 4 Mix spinach into lentils; cover pan and simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes.

By artyjeep

Curried Lentils
Side Dish

Curried Lentils

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse lentils and place in a saucepan with the water. Bring to a boil, then cover, and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. Stir in the curry paste, coconut cream and season with salt to taste. Return to a simmer, and cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until tender.

By MELANIESAYSHI

Wild Rice Soup II
Dinner

Wild Rice Soup II

3.8

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse and sort lentils, discarding any debris or blemished lentils.
  2. 2 Combine lentils and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Let stand for 1 hour, covered. Drain and rinse lentils.
  3. 3 Using a medium saucepan cook rice according to package directions.
  4. 4 In a medium stock pot add lentils, cooked rice, vegetable broth, frozen mixed vegetables, milk and American cheese. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered for 20 minutes. Garnish as desired.

By CORWYNN DARKHOLME

North Dakota Lentil Dip
Appetizer

North Dakota Lentil Dip

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until translucent.
  2. 2 Stir in lentils, tomatoes and Seasoning Mix. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. 3 Spoon into serving bowl. Sprinkle with cheese.

By McCormick Spice

Easy Lentils Side Dish
Dinner

Easy Lentils Side Dish

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water and lentils in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil and cook for about 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir potato, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper into lentils; continue cooking until potato and lentils are tender and cooked through, about 15 minutes more. Garnish with cilantro and green onion to serve.

By diaznanc

Slow Cooker Lentil Soup with Bacon
Dinner American

Slow Cooker Lentil Soup with Bacon

3.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
305 min
Total
315 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse lentils well under cold running water. Drain and transfer to a slow cooker. Pour in water until water level is twice as high as lentils. Add bay leaf and set slow cooker to High.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat onion and bacon in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until bacon is crispy, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with garlic powder and transfer bacon-onion mixture to the slow cooker.
  3. 3 Cook on High until lentils are tender, about 5 hours.

By Jen Vanleeuwen

Jalapeno Lentil Burgers
Dinner

Jalapeno Lentil Burgers

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water and lentils in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover saucepan, and simmer for 15 minutes. Add carrots, onion, jalapeno pepper, and garlic to lentils; cook until lentils are tender, about 15 minutes more. Remove saucepan from heat and slightly cool lentil mixture.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease an oven-proof wire rack.
  3. 3 Mix bread crumbs, eggs, olive oil, salt, and Italian seasoning in a bowl; add lentil mixture and stir until well combined. Form mixture into 6 to 8 patties and place on the prepared wire rack; refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Place wire rack with patties onto a baking sheet.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until burgers are firm, about 20 minutes.

By kelly4545

Italian Lentil Salad
Lunch Italian

Italian Lentil Salad

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; add lentils. Cover and simmer until lentils are tender, about 35 minutes. Drain and and cool to room temperature.
  2. 2 Divide lentils among 4 salad plates; layer with mozzarella cheese slices, prosciutto, and fresh basil. Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over each salad.

By schmerna

Ezekiel Bread II
Snack

Ezekiel Bread II

4.3

Prep
45 min
Cook
80 min
Total
240 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place lentils in a small saucepan, cover with water and cook until soft. Drain and set aside to cool. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Place the cooled lentils in a bowl and mash. Mix in olive oil, honey, salt and remaining 4 1/2 cups warm water. In a large bowl, mix together whole wheat flour, barley flour, soy flour, millet flour and rye flour.
  3. 3 Stir the yeast mixture into the lentil mixture. Beat in 2 cups of the flour mixture. Stir in the remaining flour mixture, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  4. 4 Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Briefly knead the dough and divide into four equal pieces and form into loaves. Place the loaves into four lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pans. Cover the loaves with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  5. 5 Bake in preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until bottom of a loaf sounds hollow when tapped.

By MARBALET

Love Soup Mix in a Jar

Love Soup Mix in a Jar

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Use a canning funnel or any funnel that has about a 2-inch neck. This will make it easier to fill the jar with the ingredients. Be sure to use a wide-mouth, 1-quart canning jar.
  2. 2 Layer ingredients in the order given: bouillon, onion flakes, split peas, small shape pasta, barley, lentils, rice, and enough tricolor spiral pasta to fill jar.
  3. 3 Attach tag with cooking instructions: In large kettle, brown 1 pound ground beef or stew beef cut into bite-size pieces in a little olive oil. Remove tricolor pasta from top of jar and reserve. Add the rest of the jar contents to the kettle with 12 cups water. Let come to a boil and simmer 45 minutes. Add tricolor pasta and simmer 15 minutes more. Serve with your favorite bread or rolls and a tossed salad.

By Star Pooley

Skillet-Popped Lentils with Parsley
Appetizer American

Skillet-Popped Lentils with Parsley

3.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Pour in lentils; cook and stir constantly until plump and coated with oil, about 5 minutes. Stir in cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper until lentils are brown around the edges, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in parsley; remove popped lentils from pan and serve.

By Megan Olson

Leslie's Ham Lentil Soup
Dinner

Leslie's Ham Lentil Soup

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and chicken bouillon granules to a boil in a stock pot; stir to dissolve bouillon. Place ham bone in boiling broth, reduce heat to medium-low, and stir in lentils. Simmer until lentils begin to soften, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir celery, carrots, green bell pepper, onion, marjoram, and bay leaf into broth and simmer until lentils and vegetables are tender, 10 to 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Turn off heat and remove ham bone from soup. Cut ham from bone and cube meat. Return meat to soup and discard bone.

By soupysales