Lentil Soup with Garlicky Vinaigrette

Name: Lentil Soup with Garlicky Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h 10 min
Total time: 6 h 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
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; ¼ cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons balsamic or sherry vinegar; 1 clove garlic, minced; ½ teaspoon salt

Rating: 4.31 stars

16 Ratings
13 Reviews
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This versatile recipe tastes even better with the accompanying vinaigrette.

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

6 hrs 10 mins

total:

6 hrs 25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 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.

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Step 2
For vinaigrette, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and salt.
Step 3
Taste soup for salt, then serve with a drizzle of vinaigrette over each bowl.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

392 calories; protein 19.7g; carbohydrates 46.6g; fat 14.6g; cholesterol 2.7mg; sodium 1102.3mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (13)

Most helpful positive review

Nicholio

06/10/2015

So hearty and satisfying for a meatless recipe and so yummy and good for you. Love the idea of the vinaigrette on top. I take it one further: Chop up some celery heart (the sweet-tasting yellow-colored stalks at the core of your celery bunch along with the leaves) and sprinkle on top of each bowl before adding the vinaigrette. It's like a little salad on top and it adds a little crunch. Read More

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Most helpful critical review

just_jam

03/04/2016

the lentils never softened up even after cooking in the crockpot for 18 hours.. Read More

16 Ratings

5 star values: 11
4 star values: 3
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 2

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Nicholio

06/10/2015

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forbesjb

02/01/2017

I will make again. I would add more balsamic vinegar and a touch of Worcestershire sauce. Read More

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Justfitz

11/14/2020

This is the best lentil soup recipe I have found. Read More

hijimmy

11/21/2017

Very lovely blend of flavors. I didn't use the optional vinaigrette and used dried thyme instead of a sprig. Used consume granules instead of chicken or vegetable. Very nice lentil soup with no tweaking needed. Read More

Carolyn Gill

02/21/2016

Delicious! I have been making lentil soup for years trying many different recipes and I think I found the ONE. It's delicious and the garlic vinaigrette drizzle is excellent. If I would add/change anything it would be to add more garlic to the vinaigrette (one more clove) and add some shaved Parmesan to each bowl of soup. Serve it up with some crusty French bread and a full-bodied red wine and you have a gourmet meal! (I also added some chicken sausage which made the soup even heartier.) Read More

just_jam

03/04/2016

the lentils never softened up even after cooking in the crockpot for 18 hours.. Read More

babz76

02/11/2016

I have made this several times. My family loves it. The vinaigrette really makes it! I increased the garlic--my family loves garlic! It gets better a day or so later. Read More

JoMama

02/27/2016

The soup was very good. The vinaigrette proved to be too much for my family but we'll make the soup again! Read More

CJKK

04/14/2017

I've never liked lentil soup but this one is outstanding!!! It is not earthy tasting like most others. I used dried thyme instead of fresh and forgot to do the vinaigrette when it was done But this soup was amazing. It'll be on my repeat list! Read More

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Lentil Soup with Garlicky Vinaigrette

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 392.1

% Daily Value *

protein: 40 %

carbohydrates: 15 %

dietary fiber: 85 %

sugars:

fat: 23 %

saturated fat: 11 %

cholesterol: 1 %

vitamin a iu: 60 %

niacin equivalents: 39 %

vitamin b6: 29 %

vitamin c: 15 %

folate: 81 %

calcium: 7 %

iron: 30 %

magnesium: 32 %

potassium: 24 %

sodium: 44 %

thiamin: 36 %

calories from fat:

*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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Nicholio

06/10/2015

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(6)

forbesjb

02/01/2017

I will make again. I would add more balsamic vinegar and a touch of Worcestershire sauce.

Helpful

(1)

Justfitz

11/14/2020

This is the best lentil soup recipe I have found.

hijimmy

11/21/2017

Carolyn Gill

02/21/2016

just_jam

03/04/2016

the lentils never softened up even after cooking in the crockpot for 18 hours..

babz76

02/11/2016

I have made this several times. My family loves it. The vinaigrette really makes it! I increased the garlic--my family loves garlic! It gets better a day or so later.

JoMama