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Deep Green Lentil Soup with Caramelized Onions Recipe

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This rich collection of greens, lentils, cumin and coriander makes a. hearty Fall or Winter soup with layers of flavor. Both French green lentils and more commonly available brown lentils are delicious in this soup. The French green lentils hold their shape better when cooked, while brown lentils may start to break down a bit. Feel free to substitute different greens to your own taste. This soup was as good if not better for two to three days after we first had it. We adapted this from a recipe in Eating Well magazine. Enjoy!

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Servings: 8
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Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 large yeliow onions, chopped
  • 11/4 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 2 tablespoons plus 4 cups water, divided
  • 1 cup French green (Le Puy) or brown lentils
  • 8 large green chard leaves
  • 1 medium Yukon Gold potato, scrubbed (or other potato)
  • 12 cups gently packed spinach (about 10 ounces)
  • 4 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 5 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups chopped broccoli
  • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground (or 2 tsp ground cumin)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 1/2 jalapeno pepper, minced
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or more to taste
  • Crumbled feta cheese for garnish

Directions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add onions and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring, until the onions begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, add 2 tablespoons water and cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are greatly reduced and have a deep caramel color, 25 to 35 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, rinse lentils and combine the lentils with the remaining 4 cups water in a soup pot or Dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Reduce
  3. heat to maintain a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes. Trim the white ribs out of the chard; chop the greens and slice the ribs (keep in separate piles). Cut potato into 1/2-inch cubes. Chop spinach and set aside.
  4. When the lentils have cooked for 20 minutes, stir in the chard ribs, potato, scallions, broth and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt; return to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
  5. Stir in the chard leaves, broccoli, cumin and coriander. When the onions are caramelized, stir a little of the simmering liquid into them and add them to the soup.
  6. Return to a simmer, cover and cook 5 minutes more. Stir in the reserved spinach, cilantro, mint, jalapeno and pepper; return to a simmer, cover and cook until the spinach is tender but still bright green, about 5 minutes more.
  7. Stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Taste and add more lemon juice and/or pepper, if desired. Garnish each bowl of soup with a drizzle of olive oil and crumbled feta cheese.
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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 289g
Recipe makes 8 servings
Calories 67  
Calories from Fat 40 60%
Total Fat 4.49g 6%
Saturated Fat 1.04g 4%
Trans Fat 0.0g  
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 1531mg 64%
Potassium 264mg 8%
Total Carbs 5.84g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g 5%
Sugars 2.39g 2%
Protein 2.05g 3%

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  • Linda Hanson
    February 2, 2012
    I made this soup and it looks really ugly....BUT it is delicious and super yummy! This will definitely be a regular on my dinner rotation. If you want a lot of greens, this is your ticket!!!
    I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
    1 reply
    • John Spottiswood
      February 2, 2012
      Thanks for the review, Linda. So glad you liked it! Sorry your found it aesthetically challenged. :-)

    Comments

    • HealthyGlutenFree
      October 25, 2011
      This looks like a recipe I can easily adapt to suit the needs of a person with many food allergies.
      1 reply
    • judee
      October 12, 2011
      I love the combination of greens, lentils, and wonderful spices in this vegetarian soup recipe. Sounds like a winner to me.
      • Pam Solomon
        October 11, 2011
        This dish looks delicious! I have a bag of lentils and have been trying to think of something different to do with them, thanks!
        Pam.
        1 reply
      • Rivertree Kitchen
        October 11, 2011
        This sounds delicious and healthy. So nice to have a new soup recipe--thanks!
        1 reply
      • Mary Callan
        October 11, 2011
        Sounds fantastic, love the idea of the caramelized onions - delicious.
        Mary
        1 reply
        • John Spottiswood
          October 11, 2011
          It's a nice combination. Added sweetness without the added sugar. Hope you enjoy it Mary!

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