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French Lentil and Vegetable Soup
Instructions
Cook:1h 45min
This hearty, robust lentil and vegetable soup from the Barefoot Contessa Cookbook calls for small, green French lentils.
Updated at: Tue, 04 Nov 2025 08:27:07 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
27
Low
Glycemic Load
12
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories357.9 kcal (18%)
Total Fat10.7 g (15%)
Carbs44.6 g (17%)
Sugars10.4 g (12%)
Protein21.8 g (44%)
Sodium1102.7 mg (55%)
Fiber7.9 g (28%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
10 servings
1 poundFrench green lentils
picked over and rinsed
water
boiling
¼ cupextra-virgin olive oil
plus more for serving
3onions
large, chopped
3garlic cloves
medium, minced
2leeks
large, white and tender green parts only, chopped
1 tablespoonkosher salt
plus more for seasoning
1 ½ teaspoonsblack pepper
freshly ground, plus more for seasoning
1 tablespoonfresh thyme
chopped
1 teaspoonground cumin
8celery ribs
cut into 1/2-inch dice
6carrots
medium, cut into 1/2-inch dice
3 quartschicken stock
or low-sodium broth
¼ cuptomato paste
2 tablespoonsdry red wine
or red wine vinegar
parmesan cheese
freshly grated, for serving
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