Progresso Lentil Soup Recipe

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Lentil soup is a homey and comforting soup that’s full of flavor and healthy ingredients. The soup is low in sodium and high in fiber. It’s also a great source of protein and nutrients and can be made in just a few minutes. Lentil soup is easy to make and is a great meal for when the weather is warm.

In this recipe, we’re going to talk about a fantastic lentil soup that can be made with a variety of vegetables to your liking. Progresso is a popular brand of canned soup that is widely available in many grocery stores and health food stores. This type of canned soup is a staple in the American diet. We love using this brand because it’s very affordable. It’s filled with a delicious blend of vegetables to complement your soup very nicely.

Progresso Lentil Soup Recipe is an excellent, simple, and healthy supper that will satisfy your hunger. This recipe is my contribution to the Valentine’s Day recipe contest. A group of us, including my daughter, took part in the challenge to create a soup recipe for Valentine’s Day. We wanted to hear what you guys thought of the contest. My daughter is a vegetarian, so I couldn’t make her any of my vegetarian recipes, but I decided to try to make her a vegetarian soup.

The Progresso Lentil Soup is a delicious, hearty soup packed with fresh vegetables, beans, and lentils. The lentils take center stage in this recipe, giving it a beautiful color and a rich, hearty flavor. If you’re looking for a soup to warm your belly, this one is for you.

How To Make Progresso Lentil Soup

Progresso Lentil Soup recipe is incredibly delicious, packed full of protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. The lentil soup recipe is perfect for use in soups, stews, casseroles, or just about any other dish. This Lentil Soup recipe is also quick and easy to make. After collecting all the following ingredients, let’s start making a healthy Progresso Lentil Soup recipe.

Ingredients

Celery (diced), 1 Cup
Butter, ½ tablespoon
Lentils, (washed and drained), ½ cup
Garlic cloves (minced), 2
Ginger (minced), ½ tablespoon
Vegetable stock, 5 cups
Tomato paste, 1 tablespoon
Frozen spinach (chopped), 1 cup
Ground black pepper
salt
coriander leaves (chopped), ½ cup (optional)

Instructions

Step 1

Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat. Pour in the celery and stir. We need to soften it a bit. Check if the celery has gotten softer by poking it with the handle.

Step 2

As soon as the celery has softened, turn the heat to low and pour in the vegetable stock. Then keep adding garlic, ginger, black pepper, and salt while it simmers. Stir continuously so that the aroma will release.

Step 3

Add in the lentils and cook for about 2-4 minutes. Continue stirring. Add the chopped spinach and tomato paste. Cook and stir for a few minutes. Ensure it simmers and cooks. Cook it for about an hour and make sure not to cover the lid during the cooking process.

Step 4

Add freshly chopped coriander leaves once the stew has thickened. Turn off the stove. Using a stick blender, make a smooth puree. You can serve this dish with bread.

Progresso Lentil Soup

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 1 15

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Servings

Ingredients

1 cup Celery diced
1/2 tbsp Butter
1/2 cup Lentils (washed and drained)
2 Garlic cloves minced
1/2 tbsp Ginger minced
5 cups Vegetable stock
1 tbsp Tomato paste
1 cup Frozen spinach chopped
Ground black pepper
salt
1/2 cup coriander leaves chopped (optional)

Instructions

Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat. Pour in the celery and stir. We need to soften it a bit. Check if the celery has gotten softer by poking it with the handle.
As soon as the celery has softened, turn the heat to low and pour in the vegetable stock. Then keep adding garlic, ginger, black pepper, and salt while it simmers. Stir continuously so that the aroma will release.
Add in the lentils and cook for about 2-4 minutes. Continue stirring. Add the chopped spinach and tomato paste. Cook and stir for a few minutes. Ensure it simmers and cooks. Cook it for about an hour and make sure not to cover the lid during the cooking process.
Add freshly chopped coriander leaves once the stew has thickened. Turn off the stove. Using a stick blender, make a smooth puree. You can serve this dish with bread.

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