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Hearty and Healthy Lentil Soup

October 24, 2011 by Dishesbymichelle Leave a Comment

When the weather turns chilly, what’s more comforting than a bowl of hot and hearty soup?

It’s the perfect thing for a cold winter day – a delicious dish that fills you with warmth and good cheer.

On a scale of one to ten, when it comes to taste, this is an 11! And the best news is that it’s super easy to make. There’s a little bit of prep work, but after that it can be made in the crock pot and left to simmer all day long!

Lentil Soup

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 Large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 Large carrots, finely chopped
  • 3 Stalks of celery, finely chopped
  • 2 Potatoes. cut into small cubes
  • ½  Red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 Cups fresh spinach or 1 cup frozen chopped spinach
  • 2 Cups brown lentils, rinsed and picked through (or a package of Trader Joe’s pre-cooked packaged lentils works great!!) 
  • 1 Tomato, chopped
  • ¼ Cup plain tomato sauce
  • 2 Quarts chicken or vegetable stock
  • ½ Teaspoon cumin
  • Salt & Pepper 

 

Optional Ingredients

  • ½ Cup uncooked small pasta shells
  • ½ Cup diced smoked ham (that will be added when the vegetables are sweating in the oil)
  • 1 Sausage diced or sliced – spicy chicken sausage is excellent!
  • ½ Cup cannellini beans
  • ½ Cup croutons – add upon serving
  • A dash or two of Tabasco goes a long way too! 

 

Directions

Heat the olive oil in a large pot and add onion, carrot, celery and pepper.   Allow to sweat or cook on the stovetop until the onions are translucent or you can see thru them (about 5 minutes). 

Add the lentils, potatoes, tomatoes, tomato sauce and seasonings and allow to cook on a med-low simmer for about one hour.  Add spinach and cook for 10 more minutes.

Drizzle with a little more olive oil on top… mmmmm!!!!

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About Dishesbymichelle

As a Chef from the prestigious California Culinary Academy, the always-dynamic Chef Michelle Karam has always had a passion for great food and the generosity to share her recipes with others. As a busy mom, she understands that so many women are juggling careers, family & household, so she gladly reveals her secrets of the kitchen for fast, healthy meals that even the pickiest of eaters will love
Michelle Karam is the featured chef on ehow.com where she has completed over 60 featured segments that teach and show how to make delicious meals and desserts with a no stress attitude! She also is featured on Targets Holiday Solutions 2010 & Pier 1 Imports.In addition to her many on-camera appearances, Michelle has guest hosts a radio show for the Santa Barbara News Press, which discusses local restaurants, reviews and recipes.
To learn more about Michelle or see all of her shows and segments please go to www.dishesbymichelle.com

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