Hearty & healthy, Alton Brown's lentil soup combines lentils, vegetables, and spices like cumin & coriander into a warm bowl of goodness.

Course: Soups & Sandwiches

Keyword: Comfort Food, Dairy-Free, Lentil Soup, Soups, Vegetarian, Weeknight Dinner

Lentil Soup

Name: Lentil Soup
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot; 1/2 cup finely chopped celery; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 pound lentils, picked and rinsed; 1 cup peeled and chopped tomatoes; 2 quarts chicken or vegetable broth; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground toasted cumin; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground grains of paradise

ACTIVE TIME: 45

TOTAL TIME: 1 15

Yield: 6 servings

Hearty and healthy, this easy lentil soup recipe combines nutritious lentils, garden-fresh vegetables, and a slew of spices into a warm bowl of comforting goodness.

This recipe first appeared in Season 10 of Good Eats.

Photo by Lynne Calamia

Read Less

Software

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 pound lentils, picked and rinsed
1 cup peeled and chopped tomatoes
2 quarts chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground toasted cumin
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground grains of paradise

Specialized Hardware

6-quart Dutch oven

Immersion blender

ACTIVE TIME: 45

TOTAL TIME: 1 15

Yield: 6 servings

Procedure

Place the olive oil into a large, 6-quart Dutch oven set over medium heat. Once hot, add the onion, carrot, celery, and salt, and sweat until the onions are translucent, 6 to 7 minutes.
Add the lentils, tomatoes, broth, coriander, cumin, and grains of paradise, and stir to combine.
Increase heat to high and bring just to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook at a low simmer until the lentils are tender, 35 to 40 minutes.
Using an immersion blender, puree to your preferred consistency. Serve immediately.