Best Ruths Red Lentil And Potato Soup Recipes

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RUTH'S RED LENTIL AND POTATO SOUP



Ruth's Red Lentil and Potato Soup image

I made up this recipe one chilly weeknight to stave off a cold. I was surprised at how delicious the soup was! The file powder makes it nice and thick, but it may be left out. A warm loaf of sourdough bread is all you need to complete your meal!

Provided by RUTH GOOCH

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large sweet onion, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
4 medium red potatoes, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
3 cloves garlic
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon cumin seeds
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
1 dash pepper
1 quart vegetable broth
1 ½ cups dry red lentils
2 cups water
1 cup roughly chopped kale
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon file powder

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion and celery. Cook until tender. Mix in the potatoes, carrot, and garlic. Continue to cook and stir about 5 minutes, until the potatoes are well coated with butter. Season the mixture with allspice, cumin, cayenne pepper, cloves, and pepper.
  • Pour in the vegetable broth, and mix in the lentils. Add water, increasing the amount as necessary to cover all ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and stir in the kale. Cook, stirring occasionally, 35 to 45 minutes, until the lentils are tender. Mix in the cilantro and file powder. Continue cooking about 5 minutes, or to desired thickness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 171.9 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

RED LENTIL SOUP



Red Lentil Soup image

I used red lentils for the first time in a recipe I tagged in one of the games and loved them. So I started looking around for other recipes. I found quite a few recipes, and inspired by them, created this soup, using ingredients that I normally have at home. While this is probably 4 servings' worth, I find we generally get only two, as we really love soup!

Provided by duonyte

Categories     Lentil

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 medium red onion, peeled and chopped
3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
3/4 cup split red lentils
5 cups low sodium chicken broth or 5 cups vegetable broth
1/2 fresh lemon (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a saucepan. Add the ginger and heat, stirring, for about a minute. Add the ground cumin and stir another 30 seconds.
  • Add the onion and carrots and cook for about 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently.
  • Add the lentils and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, until the lentils are soft.
  • Remove from heat and puree with an immersion blender (or in batches in a blender or food processor). Add salt and pepper to taste, although I usually do not add any.
  • Add a squeeze of lemon in each serving, if you wish - I find that it adds a bright note.
  • Note: A spoonful of plain yogurt is a nice addition.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.4, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 126.3, Carbohydrate 32.7, Fiber 12.8, Sugar 4.5, Protein 16.2

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