Alton Brown Lentil Soup Recipe

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I adapted this recipe from one by Alton Brown. I added spinach, potatoes, and scallions and removed grains of paradise. Our whole family really enjoyed this recipe. I made it alongside an Indian curried lentil soup recipe, and while both were good, this was the hands down winner. If you're looking for a tasty, hearty, and healthy soup to serve this winter, look no further!

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Servings: 6-8
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Cost per serving $1.76 view details

Directions

  1. Place the olive oil into a large 6-quart soup pot or 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. (If you are concerned about salt intake, use just 1 teaspoon and serve additional salt on the table for those who want more.)
  2. Add the lentils, potatoes, tomatoes, broth, coriander, cumin 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 for about 25 minutes. Add the frozen spinach and continue to cook until the lentils are tender, approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. Optional: Using a stick blender, puree approximately a quarter of the soup or more to your preferred consistency. Top with chopped scallions as desired and serve immediately.
  4. Suggestion: This is a very flavorful soup, but since the recipe did not call for any black pepper or other hot spice, I served a red pepper sauce (Sriracha) on the side for people to add as desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 540g
Recipe makes 6 servings
Calories 901  
Calories from Fat 343 38%
Total Fat 38.16g 48%
Saturated Fat 10.06g 40%
Trans Fat 0.0g  
Cholesterol 161mg 54%
Sodium 987mg 41%
Potassium 1972mg 56%
Total Carbs 74.59g 20%
Dietary Fiber 27.4g 91%
Sugars 5.04g 3%
Protein 64.53g 103%
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  • purpleone
    I will make it soon. Looks good!
    • Don Callas
      Made a double batch of this tonight for the family tonight, and it was great! I've always liked lentil soup but other family members did not share my enthusiasm; had I but known, it was my PREVIOUS recipe that was at the heart of their lack of excitement for the small brown bean, I'd have switched years ago!
      The only change I made was to add ham, and the broth was from the hock the bit of ham came off of. The other part of the recipe, "How much to puree in the blender?" I answered with ⅓. Thank you so much for this delicious soup!!
      I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
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      • John Spottiswood
        December 3, 2012
        Hi Don...so glad you enjoyed this and thanks for sharing this detailed and helpful review!
      • Nancy Miyasaki
        Our kids absolutely loved this recipe, and so did I. It was full of flavor and just the right level of thickness. Next time you are thinking of having split pea or bean soup, try this out instead!
        I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
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        Comments

        • Kimberly
          January 2, 2014
          yum! my fave. i look forward to trying this one.
          • John Jenkins
            December 3, 2012
            I made the soup last night using turkey/chicken stock. Added 1 tsp salt and no pepper. Tossed in a couple chopped pieces of cooked bacon at the end . It tasted great!
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            • John Spottiswood
              December 3, 2012
              Thanks for the helpful comment, John! I'm glad you enjoyed it. If you come back to this comment...please click on the hearts icon below the comment so that your rating will be added.
            • pam kneebone
              December 3, 2012
              I think I'd try this- only leaving out the scallions because hubby cannot onions or scallions but we both love spinach. how do I print this recipe?
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              • John Spottiswood
                December 3, 2012
                Hi Pam - There is a PRINT icon just above the Toolbox at the top right corner of the recipe. There is also an EMAIL icon there if you ever want to email a recipe to yourself. Hope you enjoy it!
              • Dena
                December 2, 2012
                This sounds so good.. nice and healthy which I like.. Can anyone tell me how many cups of lentils would equal one pound please? Thank-you for sharing this recipe!!! Looking forward to making it soon.. Thanks Dena (Canada)
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                • John Spottiswood
                  December 3, 2012
                  Hi Dena - one cup of lentils is about six ounces. So 2 2/3 cups per pound.
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                  • Dena
                    December 4, 2012
                    Oh good!! Thanks so much John!!!! :)

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