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Lamb and Lentil Soup
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Lamb and Lentil Soup
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
 

This lamb and lentil soup is so hearty, satisfying and comforting! The warm spices and big flavors are perfect for lunch or dinner on a cold day. 

Course: Main Course
Keyword: Lamb and Lentil Soup, Lentils, Soup
Servings: 6
Calories: 521 kcal
Author: Jeanie and Lulu's Kitchen
Ingredients
  • 1 pound dry lentils
  • 1 dash olive oil
  • 1 whole onion diced small
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint finely chopped
  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 dash worcestershire sauce
  • 1 quart chicken stock
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 ounce size
Instructions
  1. First, prepare the lentils. Fill a large bowl with water and pour them into it. Let them soak for 30 minutes. Once they're done soaking drain them in a fine mesh colander, rinse them and set them aside to dry out a bit. Then get out a large dutch oven and heat the olive oil in it over medium high heat. Add the garlic, onion and mint and let them get fragrant for a minute. Then add the lamb and break it up with a spoon as it cooks. While it cooks season it with the salt, cinnamon, smoked paprika, coriander, turmeric, and dried oregano.

  2. When the lamb is cooked through, add the tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce. Let the tomato paste cook for a minute as you stir that in. Then finally pour in the chicken stock, crushed tomatoes and lentils. Let the soup come to a boil, then reduce it to a simmer. Cook the soup at a simmer for an hour to an hour and a half. The lentils should get completely tender and the flavors will marry gorgeously. Then ladle it into pretty bowls and top it with a little extra fresh mint for garnish. Serve hot immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Lamb and Lentil Soup
Amount Per Serving (1 bowl)
Calories 521 Calories from Fat 176
% Daily Value*
Fat 19.5g30%
Saturated Fat 8.2g51%
Cholesterol 57mg19%
Sodium 847mg37%
Potassium 980mg28%
Carbohydrates 52.7g18%
Fiber 25.3g105%
Sugar 4.8g5%
Protein 34.2g68%
Calcium 80mg8%
Iron 8.5mg47%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.