Mcgc Kitchen
Lentil soup
Introduction
Warm and inviting, a great lentil soup recipe is a wonderful and nutritious staple to have in the home. A complete and well-balanced meal of vegetables and a healthy plant-based source of protein and starches (lentils). Suitable to those living alone and large families looking for a simple and complete all-in-one recipe, this soup can be also easily be modified to appeal to everyone, vegan or not.
Time:
1 hour in total
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- Lentils, 1 cup (250ml)
- Frozen vegetables, spaghetti mix, 750g (1 pack of 750g)
- Avocado oil, 2 tbsp (30ml)
- Chicken stock, no salt added, 3L
- Tumeric, 2 tbsp (30ml)
- Paprika, 3 tbsp (45ml)
- Hungarian paprika (optional), 2 tbsp (30ml)
- Basil, sec, 1 tbsp(15ml)
- Cornstarch, 3 tbsp (45ml)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Steps
Step 1:
Cook the vegetables until tender
- Frozen vegetables, spaghetti mix, 750g (1 pack of 750g)
- Avocado oil, 2 tbsp (30ml)
Step 2:
Add the lentils and the broth
- Lentils, 1 cup(250ml)*
- Chicken stock, no salt added, 3L
*The lentils can be replaced by homemade ravioli (recipe to come)
Step 3:
Add the spices
- Tumeric, 2 tbsp (30ml)
- Paprika, 3 tbsp (45ml)
- Hungarian paprika (optional), 2 tbsp (30ml)
- Basil, sec, 1 tbsp(15ml)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Step 4:
Mix the water and cornstarch to thicken the soup
- Cornstarch, 3 tbsp (45ml)
- Water, 3 tbsp (45ml)
Step 5:
Let simmer until the lentils are fully cooked (approximately 1hr)
- Easy level
- Preparation: 15 minutes
- Baking: 30 minutes
Marie-Claire Gahel-Calouche
Dietitian-nutritionist, member of the Order of Dietitians of Quebec. I am passionate about nutrition and well-being in general. In this section, I offer you quick and easy healthy recipe ideas to prepare for any occasion.