Description
Milk Lentil Soup is the ultimate comfort food, blending creamy textures with hearty lentils and aromatic spices. This simple yet satisfying recipe is perfect for cozy evenings or as a delightful starter for gatherings. With its warm aroma and rich flavors, this soup will quickly become a favorite in your kitchen, offering a nutritious boost to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup whole milk or plant-based alternative
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse lentils under cold water until clear. Chop onion, garlic, carrots, and celery.
- In a large pot over medium heat, saut? onions in olive oil until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in lentils, diced carrots, and celery. Pour in vegetable broth until it covers the mixture by an inch.
- Season with cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
- Blend part of the soup with an immersion blender for a creamy texture while keeping some chunks intact.
- Gradually stir in milk while heating through again. Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg