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Golden Lentil Soup

January 15, 2014 Ms. Lemon 38 Comments

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Soups Easy, lentil, mirepoix, Vegetables

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  1. chrisscheuer – United States – Chris Scheuer is a home chef, recipe developer, food stylist, mom, wife and "Grammy". Together with her husband/photographer/taste-tester Scott, she authors The Café Sucré Farine blog, dedicated to creating casually elegant, delicious recipes. Chris' work can also be seen at numerous online publications and websites including, Honest Cooking, Meridan Magazine, the California Avocado Commission and Bon Appetit,
    The Café Sucre Farine says

    January 15, 2014 at 2:55 am

    I would definitely fall into being one of your Mediterranean friends ………….. but then again, I LOVE Tex Mex. I guess you can dress me up and take me anywhere. I promise I’ll try to keep the hummus and salsa off my shirt! Love this soup, can’t wait to try it. Pinning!

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    • Madonna
      Ms. Lemon says

      January 15, 2014 at 8:43 am

      Oh my gosh. You make me laugh.

      Reply
  2. Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen says

    January 15, 2014 at 3:10 am

    What a lovely bowl of soup and the cumin must give it incredible flavor. I love lentils, but have never used the red ones. Neither of us is afraid of trying things – how will you ever learn in you don’t. I was so relieved to read that your friend liked the soup after all.
    Sam

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    • Madonna
      Ms. Lemon says

      January 15, 2014 at 8:50 am

      The cumin gives it great taste, but if you are not judicious you can ruin your recipe quickly. If you make it try a little at a time until you please your palate. I guess I don’t need to tell you that since you are such a good cook.

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  3. Robyn – Canada – I've always enjoyed creating recipes that are innovative and exciting. I want to provide easy recipes consisting mainly of fresh ingredients and low in calories and most of all, DELICIOUS! I believe it doesn't have to be time consuming or expensive to eat healthily and I want to convince you of that too.
    Robyn @ simply fresh dinners says

    January 15, 2014 at 3:54 am

    Hi Ms Lemon,
    I’m loving the addition of lemon juice to this soup – it looks fantastic and what a nice change up. Comforting and refreshing at the same time.
    Found you at Wake Up Wednesday and following. Beautiful blog. Have a great day.

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    • Madonna
      Ms. Lemon says

      January 15, 2014 at 8:53 am

      Thank you for stopping by. Yes the lemon just brightens the flavor of almost any dish. My Dad used to use vinegar and we thought he was weird when we were kids, but turns out Dad was on to something.:)

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  4. Poppy says

    January 16, 2014 at 7:31 am

    Madonna,

    I have been eating lentil soup for about 48 years now! Granted, I AM Greek, so it’s just second nature to me, but tourists love it when they visit and all my Scandinavian friends make it at least once a week, and especially in the winter.

    I think you and I would make great dinner companions and of course our choice would always be Zov’s!

    Poppy

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    • Madonna
      Ms. Lemon says

      January 16, 2014 at 7:43 am

      Poppy, I love most food, but I especially love anything French or Mediterranean.

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  5. Marysol says

    January 16, 2014 at 1:23 pm

    Lentil soup, the culinary equivalent of a soft, warm blanket!

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    • Madonna
      Ms. Lemon says

      January 16, 2014 at 3:08 pm

      Marysol, that made me smile. Thank you for visiting.

      Reply
  6. shopgirlmaria
    Maria says

    January 16, 2014 at 5:56 pm

    Your soup looks so creamy and delicious! I love love love soups!

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  7. dishofdailylife
    Michelle says

    January 16, 2014 at 6:22 pm

    I am definitely pinning this. Our family loves lentils! And there is nothing like a hot bowl of soup on a chilly winter evening! Good guacamole is the best! My daughter is addicted to it. I make it for her at least 3 times a week…we go through so many avocados here! Visiting from LOBS! Thanks for linking up with us!

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    • Madonna
      Ms. Lemon says

      January 16, 2014 at 7:25 pm

      I loved the soup at first bite. When it got to the avocados it took me a little while. Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  8. micupoftea says

    January 17, 2014 at 12:23 am

    Hello! Sounds wonderful! Love that it’s vegetarian. Some people are just pickier than others- that seems especially true if they grew up eating out-of-the-box type recipes from the 50-70’s. I love all types of foods and cuisines. Lentils are a staple at our home and I make them several different ways. Have a great weekend 🙂

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    • Madonna
      Ms. Lemon says

      January 17, 2014 at 1:09 am

      Lentils are always in my pantry now days. I try to find something new all the time that I have not had before or a new way to cook something. It has been a wonderful experiment. Thank you for stopping by.

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  9. Velva says

    January 17, 2014 at 6:27 am

    Lentil soup is a beautiful thing. This is a great recipe. Thanks for sharing.

    Velva

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    • Madonna
      Ms. Lemon says

      January 17, 2014 at 9:42 am

      I hope you enjoy it Velva. Thanks for stopping by.

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  10. Savannah Granny says

    January 17, 2014 at 8:26 am

    Pinning…this sounds so good. It is so cold for our area that this would be so comforting and warm. I know we are balmy compared to many but all things are relative and I am cold. LOL!
    Have a blessed weekend, Ginger

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    • Madonna
      Ms. Lemon says

      January 17, 2014 at 9:44 am

      I hope you like it Ginger. It has turn too warm this week for us – it was over 90°.

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  11. laurie says

    January 17, 2014 at 10:04 am

    Just reading this made me so hungry. This is the perfect weather for a bowl of warm soup. I’m saving this recipe. Thank you for sharing it. Wish we had a Zov’s nearby. laurie

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  12. Linda @ A La Carte says

    January 17, 2014 at 6:15 pm

    I love soup and this recipe looks amazing. Thanks for sharing at TTF!

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  13. vickibensinger
    Vicki Bensinger says

    January 18, 2014 at 7:17 am

    This is a beautiful bowl of soup. My daughter loves lentils and I can’t think of a better way to serve them. So hearty, comforting and I’m sure delicious! I may have to make this on Sunday. Thanks for sharing.

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    • Madonna
      Ms. Lemon says

      January 18, 2014 at 8:08 am

      I do hope you make it. It has been on the restaurant’s menu since they opened in 1989. It is their signature soup. Thank you for visiting.

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  14. Jann Olson says

    January 19, 2014 at 12:38 pm

    I haven’t had a lot of Mediterranean food, but sounds yummy and I do love to try something new! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  15. Miz Helen
    Miz Helen says

    January 20, 2014 at 9:19 am

    Your Lentil Soup looks absolutely fabulous. I may make this soup this week for a sick friend of mine, she will just love it. Thanks for helping us celebrate Three Years at Full Plate Thursday and come back soon!
    Miz Helen

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  16. Winnie
    Winnie says

    January 20, 2014 at 10:25 am

    It’s a wonderful soup!
    Perfect for the winter, as it’s very rich

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    • Madonna
      Ms. Lemon says

      January 20, 2014 at 10:51 am

      Thank you Winnie. I will concede it is different for some palates, but I thought it was wonderful at first bite.

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  17. BeBetsy – Smashingly Good Living!
    BeBetsy says

    January 21, 2014 at 6:52 pm

    What a beautiful soup. Thank you for the recipe. This is just the type of cool-weather soup we need. Thank you Ms. Lemon! 🙂
    ~ sharon and denise

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    • Madonna
      Ms. Lemon says

      January 21, 2014 at 8:07 pm

      I hope you will give it a try. Thanks for visiting.

      M~

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  18. Barbara Schieving – You'll find me in the kitchen baking at www.barbarabakes.com and pressure cooking at www.pressurecookingtoday.com
    Barbara @ Barbara Bakes says

    January 21, 2014 at 7:26 pm

    Such a cute story. I’ll have to try red lentils.

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    • Madonna
      Ms. Lemon says

      January 21, 2014 at 8:05 pm

      Thanks for visiting Barbara. I think you will like red lentils since they purée themselves.

      Reply
  19. thededicatedhouse
    Kathryn Griffin @TheDedicatedHouse says

    January 25, 2014 at 11:19 am

    It looks and sounds so good! Thank you for sharing this at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again Monday at the Bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  20. Kim says

    January 29, 2014 at 12:23 pm

    I made this soup and hubby and I both loved it. I will use a little less pepper next time though. Other than that I wouldn’t change a thing.

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    • Madonna
      Ms. Lemon says

      January 29, 2014 at 1:04 pm

      Kim, I am thrilled you made this soup. I hope you made enough to freeze and then you can always have a bowl when you feel like it. Thank you so much for letting me know. By all means adjust the seasoning to your taste.

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  21. kathdedon – I share favorite recipes on my food blog http://inthekitchenwithkath.com
    Kath says

    April 24, 2014 at 5:00 pm

    I have several lentil soup recipes that I like; this one looks like it would be a great addition to my collection! I love the addition of lemon juice.

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    • Madonna
      Ms. Lemon says

      April 24, 2014 at 5:38 pm

      This is my favorite soup. The red lentils turn golden. I hope you will try the lemon juice. My Dad used to use red wine vinegar, but I did not know why, now I know. It just enhances the flavors. I use it whenever I can in other recipes just for the last bit of umph. Thanks for stopping by, I really appreciate it.

      Reply
  22. Shannon B. says

    November 18, 2014 at 12:39 pm

    Just made this last night and it’s excellent! I added some chopped spicy turkey sausage and served it with bread. A perfect comfort meal that’s pretty darn healthy! Thank you!

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    • Madonna
      Ms. Lemon says

      November 18, 2014 at 1:07 pm

      You just made my day. Thanks so much for taking the time to let me know that you and your family enjoyed it.

      Madonna

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