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Jamie Oliver Lentil Soup

Jamie Oliver Lentil Soup
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Jamie Oliver Lentil Soup is a stovetop soup made by simmering lentils with onions, carrots, garlic, and stock until soft and flavourful. The lentils break down slightly as they cook, naturally thickening the broth and creating a comforting texture.

Ingredients

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    • 250 g dried red lentils, rinsed

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil

    • 1 onion, finely chopped

    • 2 carrots, diced

    • 2 cloves garlic, minced

    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

    • 1 litre vegetable or chicken stock

    • 1 bay leaf

    • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

    • Juice of ½ lemon

    • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Sauté the vegetables

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened. Stir in the diced carrots and cook for another 3–4 minutes.

Step 2: Add garlic and spices

Add the minced garlic and ground cumin. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant. This builds the base flavour of the soup.

Step 3: Add lentils and stock

Stir in the rinsed lentils and pour over the stock. Add the bay leaf and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

Step 4: Simmer gently

Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are soft and beginning to break down.

Step 5: Adjust texture

For a smoother soup, use a hand blender to blend part or all of the mixture. For a chunkier texture, leave it as it is.

Step 6: Season and brighten

Remove the bay leaf. Add salt and black pepper to taste, then stir in the lemon juice to lift and balance the flavours.

Step 7: Serve

Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot.

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