Roasted Lentil Vegetable Soup
I had a recent stroke of domestic brilliance.
If I make a big batch of soup or gumbo on Sunday, Ben eats off it all week. Make the man some soup and a bunch of basmati rice and he’s happy as a clam.
But the key is finding simple vegetable soups he likes that are somehow magically completely different.
It’s mind boggling. It really is.
Since he loved the roasted vegetable soup so much, I decided to tweak it and add vegetables.
Another winner. If any one has any ideas for soup, throw them my way– there’s only so many veggies I can roast!
Roasted Vegetable Lentil Soup
1 box vegetable stock (about 2 cans)
2/3 cup lentils, rinsed and sorted
2 red and green peppers– one chopped, one large chunks (for each color)
1 onion, sliced in chunks
1/2 cup butternut squash
3 small red potatoes, sliced and quartered
4 sweet tomatoes, sliced
1 zuccini, sliced in circles
olive oil
cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, curry powder (to taste)
1) Saute chopped peppers in pot in olive oil until soft. Once soft, add water, lentils and seasonings to taste.
2) While lentils are cooking, roast other vegetables on foil-covered pan at 425 degrees for 45 minutes or until browning. Puree until chunky in food processor.
3) Drain lentils until about 2/3 cup liquid is left. Add vegetable broth and purred vegetables. Stir well so doesn’t stick to bottom of pot. Simmer for two hours and let cool for about an hour.
4) Serve over rice if desired or with some good bread. Meat eaters can add cooked turkey or shredded chicken.
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February 7th, 2013 at 1:23 am
this sounds really satisfying, miranda! lentils were created for soups, that’s what i think.
February 7th, 2013 at 2:53 am
That looks so comforting and nourishing. Great meal for a nasty winter’s night xx
February 7th, 2013 at 3:23 am
That does look yummy. We’ve been eating lots of soup lately!
February 7th, 2013 at 3:41 am
I love lentil soup and this looks great! Send me a bowl of it please!
February 7th, 2013 at 4:10 am
Yummy. Is it lunch time yet?
February 7th, 2013 at 4:19 am
Yummy! Adding lentils was a super idea!
February 7th, 2013 at 5:33 am
This looks so yummy and healthy!!!!
February 7th, 2013 at 7:06 am
I love lentils. My friend had lentil and sausage soup and it was wonderful.
February 7th, 2013 at 7:08 am
I’ve got chicken soup lined up for this weekend, will post that recipe for you.
February 7th, 2013 at 7:22 am
This sounds SO good right now. I’m sick- please send a bowl my way
February 7th, 2013 at 2:03 pm
Soup is a wonderful thing. Try a soup with a tomato base: I often start with a can of diced tomatoes and work from there.
February 7th, 2013 at 6:12 pm
I love vegetable soup look amazing!!!
February 7th, 2013 at 6:14 pm
I love vegetable soups and this look amazing!
February 7th, 2013 at 7:21 pm
Roasted vegetables AND lentils? Comfort food at it’s best…!
February 7th, 2013 at 8:26 pm
I love this soup, looks perfect. I like to make soup on Sunday too and then I take with me for my lunch all week long.
February 7th, 2013 at 8:32 pm
Sounds perfect! I love veggie soup.
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February 7th, 2013 at 8:54 pm
Wonderful soup, lentils are so good!
Maybe some farfalline (pasta) would match with lentils?…
Happy weekend to you!
February 8th, 2013 at 5:17 am
–oooooooooOMGosh,
PURE comfort food, babe!
Happy weekend
Xx
February 8th, 2013 at 6:09 am
YUM! I love soups and this one looks fantastic!
February 8th, 2013 at 4:42 pm
The Knight won’t eat roasted veggies or lentils, but I love soup and those recipes sound great.
February 8th, 2013 at 7:17 pm
I love soup in the winter, this looks delicious!
February 11th, 2013 at 12:11 am
What a wonderful, hearty looking soup. Lucky Ben!
February 12th, 2013 at 11:13 am
WOW! This looks amazing. I love the ingredients you put in here individually so I bet I’d love this! Thanks for sharing
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