Lentil Soup

Name: Lentil Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8-10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 10 cups water; 6 chicken bouillon cubes; 1 1/2 cups brown lentils; 3 carrots, diced; 2 potatoes, peeled and diced; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced; 1 1/2 tablespoons cumin

⏱ 65 mins 🍽 8-10 serving(s) 🏷 Lentil

This hearty lentil soup is wonderfully straightforward to prepare. Brown lentils are simmered with a rich broth base, then combined with diced carrots, potatoes, and red bell pepper. A generous measure of cumin provides a warm, aromatic flavour. The entire process takes about 65 minutes, resulting in a comforting and nourishing dish perfect for a crowd.

Ingredients

10 cups water
6 chicken bouillon cubes
1 1/2 cups brown lentils
3 carrots, diced
2 potatoes, peeled and diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 1/2 tablespoons cumin

Method

Place the lentils, bouillon cubes, and water into a large soup pot and bring the mixture to a boil.
Lower the heat and allow the soup to simmer gently for 25 minutes.
Stir in the diced carrots, potatoes, red bell pepper, and cumin.
Continue cooking for another 25 minutes, or until all the vegetables have softened.
Ladle the finished soup into bowls and serve immediately.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium586800 mg

Recipe details

CategoryLentil

AuthorPDX Girl