May I have some good lentil soup recipes please?

1 pound green lentils


1/4 cup olive oil, plus extra for serving


4 cups diced yellow onions (3 large)


4 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts only (2 leeks)


1 tablespoon minced garlic (2 large cloves)


1 tablespoon kosher salt


1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper


1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves


1 teaspoon ground cumin


3 cups medium diced celery (8 stalks)


3 cups medium diced carrots (4 to 6 carrots)


3 quarts Chicken Stock


1/4 cup tomato paste


1 pound kielbasa, cut in 1/2 lengthwise and sliced 1/3-inch thick


2 tablespoons dry red wine or red wine vinegar


Freshly grated Parmesan, for serving








In a large bowl, cover the lentils with boiling water and allow to sit for 15 minutes. Drain.


In a large stockpot over medium heat, heat the olive oil and saute the onions, leeks, garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, and cumin for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are translucent and tender. Add the celery and carrots and saute for another 10 minutes. Add the chicken stock, tomato paste, and drained lentils, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 1 hour, or until the lentils are cooked through and tender. Check the seasonings. Add the kielbasa and red wine and simmer until the kielbasa is hot. Serve drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with grated Parmesan.May I have some good lentil soup recipes please?
ITALIAN LENTIL SOUP





2 tbsp. butter


1 chopped onion


1 clove garlic, minced


2 sm. zucchini, sliced


6 oz. cooked lentils or 1 env. lentil soup mix


1 beef bouillon cube


Salt %26amp; pepper to taste


Grated Parmesan cheese


2 stalks chopped celery


3 lg. tomatoes, chopped


1 tsp. oregano


1/2 c. red wine


3 c. water


Approx. 1 lb. sweet Italian sausage





Melt butter in a large pot. Add onion and celery and saute until wilted. Add garlic, tomato, oregano, zucchini and wine. Simmer, uncovered 20 minutes. Stir occasionally. Add lentils, bouillon cube, water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer 30 minutes. If soup becomes too thick, add a little water. Brown sausage in a skillet. Drain and cut into 1/2'; pieces. Add to soup and simmer, covered at least 15 to 20 minutes. Serve with ParmesanMay I have some good lentil soup recipes please?
I actually saw this one on TV...and made it. It's de-lishh-ious!!!!!


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Lentil Soup


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2 tablespoons olive oil


1 cup finely chopped onion


1/2 cup finely chopped carrot


1/2 cup finely chopped celery


2 teaspoons kosher salt


1 pound lentils, picked and rinsed


1 cup peeled and chopped tomatoes


2 quarts chicken or vegetable broth


1/2 teaspoon freshly ground coriander


1/2 teaspoon freshly ground toasted cumin


1/2 teaspoon freshly ground grains of paradise








Place the olive oil into a large 6-quart Dutch oven and set over medium heat. Once hot, add the onion, carrot, celery and salt and sweat until the onions are translucent, approximately 6 to 7 minutes. Add the lentils, tomatoes, broth, coriander, cumin and grains of paradise and stir to combine. Increase the heat to high and bring just to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook at a low simmer until the lentils are tender, approximately 35 to 40 minutes. Using a stick blender, puree to your preferred consistency. Serve immediately.