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Creamy lentil vegetable soup with carrots, spinach, and cheese garnished with fresh herbs.

Dutch Oven Lentil Soup

Amanda BC
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 368 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups butternut squash peeled and cubed
  • 2 cups carrots peeled and sliced
  • 2 cups potatoes chopped
  • 2 cups celery chopped
  • 1 cup green lentils
  • 3/4 cup yellow split peas or additional green lentils
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 8-10 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons herbes de Provence
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2-3 cups kale stems removed and chopped
  • 1 cup parsley chopped
  • A swish of sherry or red wine vinegar or lemon juice
  • Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, add the butternut squash, carrots, potatoes, celery, green lentils, yellow split peas, onion, and garlic.
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  • Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth, sprinkle in the herbes de Provence, and season with salt.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then turn the heat down to medium low and put the lid on. Simmer for about 40-45 minutes, or until the vegetables and legumes are tender.
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  • Once cooked, take about 4 cups of the soup and put in a blender with the olive oil. Blend until it reaches a semi-smooth, creamy consistency. Return this mixture to the pot or Dutch oven.
  • Stir in the chopped kale and parsley, then turn off the heat. Allow the soup to sit for a few minutes for the flavors to meld.
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  • Adjust the flavor with a swish of sherry, red wine vinegar, or lemon juice. Serve warm a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, if desired.
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Nutrition

Calories: 368kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 1220mgFiber: 17g
Keyword Dutch Oven Lentil Soup, lentil soup, vegetarian soup
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