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Spanish Lentil Soup

Summertime Spanish Lentil Soup

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This is a delicious soup so light, it can be enjoyed throughout the year.  For a hearty week night meal, serve with a side of toasted home-made croutons and cashew sour cream for toppings.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 cups 1x

Ingredients

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2 tbsp olive oil

2 large leeks (white and a bit of green parts), cut in half lengthwise, rinsed, and finely diced

3 carrots, washed, unpeeled, and finely chopped

2 celery ribs, finely chopped

2 cloves fresh garlic, minced

pinch of sea salt and cracked pepper

2 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground coriander

1 1/2 cups green lentils, rinsed

6 cups vegetable stock

1 bunch fresh cilantro, roughly chopped for garnish

Instructions

Heat a large sauce pan or dutch oven over medium-high heat.  Add olive oil, leeks, carrots, and celery to the pan, season with salt and pepper, stirring occasionally until vegetables become softened, about 6 minutes.  Add cumin, coriander, and lentils to the pan and let cook for about 30 seconds.  Then, add stock and a bit more salt and pepper for seasoning.  Bring to a boil then, reduce to a simmer and cover with lid.  Cook lentils for about 40-45 minutes or until tender.  Taste and adjust for more seasoning if needed.  Serve into bowls and top with fresh chopped cilantro.

  • Author: Ruthie Landelius
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Soups
  • Method: stove top
  • Cuisine: Spanish