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Orange and Lentil Soup
NICKB
"A lovely soup recipe that I received from a older English country woman. Very easy to make and has a nice warm flavor."
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Ingredients
1 h 15 m servings 172 calsOriginal recipe yields 4 servings
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- In a pot over medium heat, cook onions in butter until softened. Stir in lentils, orange juice, celery, carrot, bay leaf, thyme, pepper and half the chicken broth and simmer 40 minutes, until lentils are tender.
- Puree in a blender or food processor, or using an immersion blender. Return to the pot, stir in remaining chicken broth and heat through.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving: 172 calories; 6.2 g fat; 22.6 g carbohydrates; 7.9 g protein; 15 mg cholesterol; 242 mg sodium. Full nutrition
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Most helpful positive review
2/8/2004
I thought this was tasty but my husband, who's a big lentil soup fan, loved it. I sauteed the onion in a little olive oil instead of butter (as it's healthier). When the onion was softened, I ...
Most helpful critical review
5/15/2011
Not the best thing to do with lentils. It was ok, I ate it, but I was the only one in the house who would. To me it seemed to be lacking in dimension with the spices, but I can't put my finger o...
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2/8/2004
I thought this was tasty but my husband, who's a big lentil soup fan, loved it. I sauteed the onion in a little olive oil instead of butter (as it's healthier). When the onion was softened, I ...
6/5/2002
This was wonderful! I used vegetarian chicken seasoning instead of chicken broth, and skipped the celery and bay leaf. My family loved it - the only problem was I would say this made about two...
7/8/2007
Amazing soup. Seems gourmet, but its so simple to make. Guests loved it, as did kids. I added garlic, and sautéed it with the onion as others suggested.
2/18/2007
Very good soup. I cooked all the broth with the lentils, instead of adding some at the end. I also only blended halh the soup, so there were chunks in the soup. Nice refreshing flavor. Great ...
5/28/2001
Exceptional. The best lentil soup I've tasted, bar-none. The orange leaves a pleasant after taste and the spices are just right. Please post more of this woman's recipes. I would love a good rec...
10/25/2007
My Husband and I just loved this soup! One of the best I ever ate, with a wonderful fine flavor! I followed the recipe exactly as written but did add some diced cooked chicken to it. I served it...
5/6/2004
I have never cared much for lentils but I have been trying. I had two cups of them to use up so I made a triple batch. I can tell already that it won't last long because "tasting" it when it w...
10/7/2005
This is the best lentil soup ever!!!! Even my husband, who needs meat for every meal, ate all of this soup, and wanted more. I recommend making a double batch. Thanks, Nick