Lentil Soup
Serves: 5
Cody DuBuque
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
55
Spice
48
Sweetness
51
Sourness
41
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.6
Difficulty
Ingredients:
2 tbsps
Unsalted Butter1 large
Onion (diced)1 tsp
Salt2 tbsps
Garlic (pureed)1.5 tbsps
Ginger (freshly grated)1.5 cups
Lentil (washed and drained)Directions:
1
Melt butter over medium-high heat in a large stockpot or Dutch oven
2
Saute onions with salt until deep brown, about 10 minutes
3
Reduce heat to low and add garlic, ginger, and pepper
4
Cook until aromas are released, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes
5
Add lentils and cook an additional 3 minutes, constantly stirring so the beans are evenly cooked
6
Add chicken stock, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook, uncovered, about 1 hour 15 minutes
7
Stir soup regularly to ensure even cooking so the beans do not burn
8
When done, beans should be soft inside, with no chalkiness
9
Serve immediately, garnished with a dollop of yogurt