Rosemary Red Lentil Soup with Feta DRAFT
Fall + Winter
4 Servings
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
This soup has a beautiful brightness from the lemon and pairs nicely with Mediterranean dishes.
Nutritional Powerhouse: Rosemary is antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial making it a powerful herb to ward off infection and support a strong immune system. Red lentils are high in protein and fiber, as well as an abundance of minerals.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup organic red lentils
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup carrot, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cup yams, cubed (or 1 large)
- ½ tsp cracked pepper
- ½ tsp red chili flakes
- 1 Tbsp minced rosemary
- 1 Tbsp minced oregano
- 4 bay leaves
- 6 cup vegetable stock
- ¼ cup lemon juice plus zest
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Rinse lentils thoroughly in a colander under cold running water. Set aside to drain.
- Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat and saute onion with 1 tsp salt until translucent.
- Add garlic, carrot, celery, yams, pepper, chilies, herbs, bay leaves and remaining salt. Stir well and sweat until the veggies are just tender.
- Add rinsed lentils and stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, partially covered until the lentils are soft and falling apart about 15-20 mins. If you like, the soup can be pureed or left as is. Note: If you choose to puree, remove the bay leaves first.
- Finish the soup with lemon zest, lemon juice and salt to taste. Before serving, top with crumbled feta cheese.
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