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Mediterranean Lentil Soup

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
55 min
TOTAL TIME
70 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner
Mediterranean Lentil Soup
Ingredients
  • 1 cup dry lentils, rinsed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped, or to taste
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 1/2 cup sliced carrots
  • 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 3/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
1
Begin by placing lentils in a large cooking vessel with an adequate amount of water to completely submerge them. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then proceed to drain the liquid, setting it aside for later use.
2
Next, heat a sufficient quantity of oil in a skillet over a moderately high heat setting. Cook the onion until it has lost its raw, pungent flavor and achieved a translucent appearance, approximately 5 minutes. Introduce the garlic into the skillet and cook for an additional minute, allowing its flavor to meld with the onion.
3
Subsequently, add the celery and carrots to the skillet, stirring occasionally as they cook until they exhibit a slight tenderization, roughly 5 minutes. Introduce the partially cooked lentils into the skillet, along with the potatoes, tomatoes, parsley, vinegar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cover the skillet with the reserved water and bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
4
Once the soup has reached boiling point, reduce the heat to a lower setting and partially cover the skillet. Allow it to simmer for an extended period of time, or until the liquid has almost completely evaporated, approximately 35 to 45 minutes.