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Orange Lentil Soup In A Bowl With Two Hearts Made With Lentils On The Side.

Orange Lentil Soup

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Follow this easy step-by-step Orange Lentil Soup Recipe to create a soothing orange lentil soup. Sauté root vegetables, lentils and choice spices and your wholesome vegan & gluten free soup is almost ready. Enjoy!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 People

Equipment

  • 1 Large Pot (with cover)

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup Red Lentils (orange)
  • 4 Onions (medium size)
  • 1 Sweet Potato (medium size)
  • 3 Carrots (large)
  • 4 stalks Celery (you can include celery inner leaves-light green)
  • Parsley (several stalks and leaves)
  • 4 cloves Fresh Garlic (sliced into thin rounds)
  • 4 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tsp Turmeric
  • 2 tsp Salt (adjust to taste or health requirement)
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 8 cups Water (2 liters- 2 quarts)

Instructions
 

  • Soak the lentils for 2 hours. Drain in sieve.
    Orange Lentil Soup Ingredients In Glass Dishes.
  • Sauté the onions in olive oil until golden brown. (Cover the pot in the beginning. This brings out the natural juices with less use of oil.)
  • Add the carrots and sauté for several minutes, partially covered.
  • Add the sweet potatoes and continue to sauté, partially covered for 2 more minutes.
  • Add the lentils, garlic and spices. Mix and continue to sauté for 2 minutes.
    Sauteed Vegetables And Lentils In A Pot.
  • Add the water, parsley and celery.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 hour.
    Orange Lentil Soup Ingredients In A Pot.

Notes

Remove the celery and parsley before dishing.
Keyword Carrot, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Healthy, Kosher, Legumes, Lentils, Mediterranean, Orange, Parve, Red, Soup, Sweet Potato, Vegan