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Corn and lentil soup
This deliciously flavoured soup is easy, filling and freezer-friendly. Serve with toasted whole wheat bread, dumplings, or pasta.
Ingredients
- uncooked red split lentils500 mL (2 cups)
- vegetable oil45 mL (3 tbsp)
- onions, chopped2
- garlic, sliced4 cloves
- ground turmeric2 mL (½ tsp)
- salt7 mL (½ tbsp)
- black pepper5 mL (1 tsp)
- lower sodium vegetable broth1 L (4 cups)
- water750 mL (3 cups)
- chopped ginger30 mL (2 tbsp)
- frozen corn500 mL (2 cups)
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 5 steps
Wash lentils in a strainer until the water runs clear and reserve.
In a large pot, heat oil on medium heat. Add onions and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add turmeric, salt, and pepper.
Add lentils, broth, and water. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 20 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
Stir in ginger and using a hand blender, blend until smooth.
Stir in the corn and return to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5 minutes to warm through.





