Lentil Soup with Garlicky Vinaigrette

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This versatile recipe tastes even better with the accompanying vinaigrette.

Submitted by benandbirdy
Updated on August 22, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
6 hrs 10 mins
Total Time:
6 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 cup chopped onion

  • ¾ cup diced celery

  • ¾ cup diced carrots

  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt

  • ¾ cup tomato sauce

  • 2 cups green or brown lentils

  • 2 cups water

  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1 sprig fresh thyme

  • 1 teaspoon balsamic or sherry vinegar

Vinaigrette:

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons balsamic or sherry vinegar

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ½ teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, celery, carrots, and garlic with salt, stirring occasionally, until limp and browning, about 10 minutes. Transfer vegetables to a slow cooker with tomato sauce, lentils, water, broth, bay leaf, thyme, and vinegar. Cook on Low for 6 hours.

  2. For vinaigrette, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and salt.

  3. Taste soup for salt, then serve with a drizzle of vinaigrette over each bowl.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

392 Calories
15g Fat
47g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 392
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 1102mg 48%
Total Carbohydrate 47g 17%
Dietary Fiber 21g 75%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 20g 39%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 65mg 5%
Iron 5mg 30%
Potassium 856mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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