30 Minute Yellow Lentil & Roasted Pepper Soup
October 13th, 2009 by Margot
INGREDIENTS
500g dry yellow split lentils
3000 ml boiling water
4 vegetable or chicken cubes (10g each)
3-4 red bell peppers
1 tbs garlic granules or few garlic cloves
1 tbs dried oregano
smoked bacon slices – optional
EQUIPMENT
large non-stick pot with lid
hand blender
gas cooker
tongs
container with lid, plastic bag or bowl and a plate
large baking tray to grill bacon – optional
METHOD
Place lentils, 2000 ml of water, cubes, garlic and oregano in a pot and cook covered for about 30 minutes.
In meantime burn peppers over gas until each side is black. Place in container, cover with lid, let them steam for about 10-15 minutes. Rub of with your hands some burned skin, but not all, Deseed ad leave aside.
If you are making non-vegetarian version of the soup, place backon on the baking tray and grill until crispy. Then chop it and leave aside.
When lentils are ready add roasted pepper and blend until almost smooth. Add remaining water or leave soup as it is, depends on how thick you like it, and stir well.
Share to the bowls, sprinkle with crispy bacon and serve with some fresh buttered bread on a side.
Make 4 large or 6 medium portions.
- I got some feedback that the soup turning out too watery, so if you like thicker soup use only 2000ml water on the beginning. You can always add more boiling water later, after blending the soup to adjust it to your liking.
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October 13th, 2009 at 14:54
This is a beautiful soup. I could probably use some red lentils. I don’t have yellow lentils at the moment. Thanks for a wonderful recipe.
October 13th, 2009 at 15:04
That looks so delicious. A lovely soup for cold weather.
October 13th, 2009 at 15:05
great soup and lovely blog came over from twitter Rebecca
October 13th, 2009 at 17:26
I love lentil soup – this one looks SO yummy…
October 14th, 2009 at 00:57
soup in 30 minutes?! i have to try this! it sounds delicious!
October 14th, 2009 at 05:23
That sounds easy, delicious and filling. Perfect for a chilly night!
October 14th, 2009 at 09:14
Oh how wonderful – this sounds exactly like a “me” soup…. gotta try it!! thanks
Gena
October 14th, 2009 at 18:10
woow!! soo simple and easy!! sound delicious margot!
cheers have a great weekend!
October 14th, 2009 at 21:12
This is a delicious soup with perfect flavors for a mildly chilly night.
October 15th, 2009 at 03:33
I am always on the look out for a new soup recipe and this one is right up my ally! Can’t wait to try it!
Thanks!
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October 27th, 2009 at 23:24
I made this today- the recipe says 500 yellow split lentils I presumed it was 500 grams but after adding 3000ml water(12 CUPS) it was so thin I had to throw it out- where did I go wrong- looks so good on the photo.