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Freezer-Friendly Lentil Soup in White Bowls

Freezer-Friendly Lentil Soup Recipe

5 from 1 vote
Can you freeze lentil soup? Yes! This easy, one-pot, hearty lentil soup can be made in large batches and frozen in freezer bags, ice-cube trays, or freezer-safe containers. If you have picky eaters in your family, this Freezer-Friendly Lentil Soup Recipe will be a hit for sure! Feel free to sneak in extra vegetables like kale, tomatoes, and celery so you can be sure that they are getting all the nutrients.
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced , (white, sweet, or yellow)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large carrot, diced
  • 2 ribs celery, diced
  • 2 cups dried lentils, rinsed and drained, (green or brown lentils)
  • 1 14 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 teaspoons cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 2 bay leaves, dried
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • A few leaves of kale, washed and finely chopped, (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and the onions and cook for about 2 minutes.
  • Add the celery and carrots and cook until softened and the onion starts to caramelize. This should take about 7-10 minutes.
  • Add lentils, tomatoes, and stock to the bot, bringing everything to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for about 20 minutes.
  • Add all remaining ingredients (cumin, coriander, bay leaves) except lemon and salt, stir, and cover the pot with a lid. Leave for about 20 minutes or so, until the lentils get soft but not mushy.
  • Using an immersion blender or a stick blender, do 2 or 3 quick whizzes to thicken the soup. You can also transfer 2 cups of cooled soup to a blender, blend, then transfer it back to the pot. Feel free to add water or more stock if you want to adjust the soup consistency.
  • Check the flavors and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Add the zest of a lemon and add a squeeze of lemon juice and garnish with finely chopped kale.

BON APPÉTIT!

    Equipment

    • Stove Top
    • Immersion/Stick Blender/Blender

    Notes

    • Wash and rinse the lentils very well to remove any debris.
    • Try not to overcook the lentils as the texture will become mushy.
    • Feel free to adjust the consistency of the soup to your liking. If you would rather have a smoother soup just blend a little longer.
    • Sliced avocados on top can be a tasty and creamy surprise!