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title: One-Pot Hearty Lentil Soup
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/one-pot-hearty-lentil-soup-674e210ba0d670a6c9693a44
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: Medium
allergens: [Milk]
tags: [Veggie, High Fiber, Kid Friendly, One Pot, Easy Prep & Clean]
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 889
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many enjoyed the hearty, flavorful soup, though some found it surprisingly spicy.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Quick and simple to make, but some suggest cooking vegetables longer for better texture.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Bean%20And%20Legume%20Recipes/Kidney%20Beans/one-pot-hearty-lentil-soup.avif"
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Wash and dry produce. Halve, peel, and dice @onion{1%unit}. Trim, peel, and halve @carrots{2%unit} lengthwise; slice crosswise into ¼-inch half-moons. Halve @celery{2%stalks} lengthwise; thinly slice crosswise. Drain and rinse @lentils{1%cup}.

In a #medium pot{}, heat a large drizzle of @cooking oil{1%tbsp} over medium-high heat. Add @onion, @carrots, @celery, @salt{1%tsp}, and @black pepper{1%tsp}; cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies are slightly softened ~{2%minutes}.

Stir in 2½ cups water, @lentils, @veggie stock concentrate{1%unit}, @tomato paste{1%tbsp}, @cumin{1%tsp}, @chili powder{1%tsp}, and @garlic powder{½%tsp}, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a simmer; cook, uncovered, until slightly reduced ~{5%minutes}.

Meanwhile, empty @kidney beans{1%can} and their liquid into a medium bowl. Mash with a #potato masher{} or fork until beans are mostly smooth to help thicken the soup.

While soup simmers, thinly slice @chives{1%bunch}.

Stir mashed beans into pot. Divide soup between bowls. Dollop with @sour cream{½%cup} and sprinkle with @chives. Serve.