TOMATO, BASIL, AND LENTIL SOUP
I created this soup many years ago after eating something like it at an "ex-pat" cafe in Prague. It's a really easy to make soup and can vary to your taste.
Provided by LeeDelaino
Categories Lentil
Time 40m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large soup pot, saute the onions on medium-low until soft.
- Add the minced garlic and saute until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
- Add the dried lentils, basil and oregano, paprika (to taste) and saute a little longer, until fragrant.
- Stir in the can of diced tomatoes and add water or chicken stock to cover the beans about 1 or so inches, depending on how thick you want the soup.
- Add brown sugar, red wine vinegar and carrot, if using.
- Boil the soup until the lentils have softened to a satisfactory texture. Add water/stock if necessary.
- Remove approximately 2 cups of soup and, using a handblender or foodprocessor, purify the soup. Add the sour cream to this mixture, stir until smooth and and return to main pot.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.2, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 19.9, Sodium 40.4, Carbohydrate 46.6, Fiber 21.2, Sugar 6.3, Protein 18.5
CHUNKY TOMATO-BASIL SOUP
That favorite tomato soup you had at that cozy cafe? Easy--just blend tomatoes, a bit of light cream, onion, and plenty of fresh basil and you've got it.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In 3-quart saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and carrots; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until softened. Add flour; cook and stir until moistened. Gradually add half-and-half, cooking and stirring about 2 minutes or until smooth.
- Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover; cook over medium heat about 15 minutes, stirring frequently, just until mixture comes to a boil.
- If desired, top with additional chopped fresh basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1140 mg, Sugar 26 g, TransFat 0 g
LENTIL TOMATO SOUP
A delicious lentil soup that has an Italian flavor. Very simple to make, and a delicious meal with just some good quality French bread or some good rolls or biscuits. Quite good if you are a fan of lentil soup!
Provided by Naturalbohemian
Categories Lentil
Time 1h25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Sort and rinse lentils.
- In a large saucepan, combine rinsed lentils and water.
- In a small frying pan, or skillet, saute onion and garlic in the butter until onion is tender but not browned.
- Add onion and garlic to lentils.
- Stir in salt, pepper, sugar, Oregano, basil and parsley.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
- Cover and simmer until the lentils are tender, about 45 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and tomato paste.
- Stir well.
- Simmer 15 minutes longer.
- Garnish each bowl with a parsley sprig, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.2, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 1303.7, Carbohydrate 54.4, Fiber 24.3, Sugar 8.9, Protein 20.5
SPICY TOMATO AND LENTIL SOUP
A quick, easy and tasty recipe for thick lentil soup. This works best using a hand blender or a food mixer, but you can puree it in the blender too. Serve with thickly sliced crusty bread for a filling and delicious meal.
Provided by Dave-o
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Lentil Soup Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Lightly brown the onions in the oil. Add the tomatoes, chili pepper, lentils, cumin and basil to the pan along with the water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
- When the lentils have softened, use a stick blender to puree the soup. Season to taste with salt and pepper. For a special touch, put sour cream in a squirt bottle, and squeeze a spiral onto the top of each bowl of soup, and garnish with a sprig of fresh basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 11.1 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 268.9 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
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