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Lentil and Apricot Soup

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
50 min
TOTAL TIME
65 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Soup
Lentil and Apricot Soup
Ingredients
  • 1/3 cup dried apricots
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 5 cups chicken stock
  • 1 1/2 cups red lentils
  • 3 roma (plum) tomatoes - peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat, then sauté sliced apricots, chopped onion, and minced garlic until they are tender, approximately 5 minutes.
2
Add a generous amount of chicken stock and cook the lentils according to package instructions, bringing the mixture to a rolling boil.
3
Gradually decrease the heat and let the soup simmer for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
4
Introduce diced tomatoes into the pot and sprinkle with cumin, thyme, salt, and pepper to suit your taste preferences.
5
Continue to cook the soup for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to harmonize.
6
Add a squeeze of lemon juice and blend half of the soup in a food processor, then return it to the pot.
7
Finally, serve the delicious lentil soup hot