What I Cook

Red Lentil Caramelized Onion Soup

By Belinda Published: October 23, 2020

• Yield: 6-8 Servings
• Prep: 15 mins
• Cook: 45 mins
• Ready In: 60 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 tsp Crushed red pepper
• 1 med Onion chopped
• 3 Shallots chopped
• 6 cups No-chicken broth or use 6 tsp of Better Than Bouillon Seasoned Vegetable Base with 6 c water
• 1 1/3 cups Red lentils picked over and rinsed
• 1/2 cup Basmati rice rinsed

Instructions

1. Over medium heat, cook oil, onion, shallots and crushed red until caramelized a bit while prepping lentils and rice. Stir occasionally.
   
2. Add broth and heat until boiling. Add lentils and rice. Return to boiling then simmer for 30 min, stirring occasionally.
   
3. Season with salt if needed and serve. Top with good olive oil or toasted almonds or feta or chives or nothing at all.
   

• Cuisine: soup
• Course: Soup
• Skill Level: Beginner