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Golden Lentil Soup
You’ve heard me talk a lot about my family – as I’ve mentioned in the past, my Dad is a diabetic, as are a couple Aunts, Uncles and my cousin too – it’s a deadly disease that is difficult to manage. Whenever my folks come to visit I cook specifically to address my Dad’s dietary needs. Yes, we throw in some treats here and there, but I’ve learned from my Dad that it’s all about management. Eating at the same time daily, rarely indulging in sweets, and regular exercise. He also carefully reads labels and watches portion sizes – without a doubt he is the most disciplined person I’ve known!
When the opportunity came up to share Glucerna® Hunger Smart™ Shakes I jumped at it because these shakes are specifically designed for people with diabetes! They have 50% more protein that other weight loss shakes and 66% less sugars too, making them a smart choice to manage hunger! Because diabetes is so prevalent in our family I wanted to share what works for my Dad with others. Dad tests his blood sugar regularly, however often times he can just tell when he needs a snack for regulation and Glucerna® Hunger Smart™ Shakes is a great choice because they contain CarbSteady, which allows carbs to be released slowly over time and prevents blood sugar spikes. (Please use under medical supervision.) I found it at my local Walmart – 
It was at the end of the aisle labeled Diabetic Nutrition – I picked up a six pack of the Homemade Vanilla Shakes and….I can tell you they are quite delicious!
The Golden Lentil Soup I’m sharing today is another great choice for a delicious wholesome meal. It also only takes 30 minutes to make and at the end of the day though when you’re tired, it’s always good to have a simple go-to meal that you can enjoy in a snap! The flavors are bright and warm with cumin and coriander and chili powder and with a quick chop of celery, carrots and onion – you’ll have dinner or lunch together in no time. Finish at the end with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and it’s a delicious soup and definitely one of my family’s favorites!
Golden Lentil Soup
Start by chopping & dicing the onion, carrot & celery and sauté the vegetables in a tablespoon of olive oil. You’ll only need to sauté them about 5 minutes – then add all of the spices, stir everything together well and next add the broth & water.
Bring this to a boil and then reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes stirring occasionally.
It won’t take long and the soup will be ready! Remove it from the heat and stir in a fresh squeeze of lemon – adding it at the end brightens the flavors and takes this soup right over the top. You won’t find an easier and more delicious lentil soup!
Golden Lentil Soup
Golden Lentil Soup
Golden Lentil Soup - #30minutemeal filled with warms spices & great flavor. A satisfying soup that will become a family favorite!
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried orange lentils
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped carrots
- 4 cups chicken stock can substitute vegetable stock
- 1 cup water
- Spices
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon tumeric
- 1/4 teaspoon curry
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 lemon optional
Instructions
- Begin by dicing the onion, carrots and celery. Heat a heavy stock pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and next the vegetables. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until they just begin to soften.
- Next add the spices. Stir them in and mix well with the vegetables - add the lentils and sauté for another minute and add the stock & water. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil, reduce to medium low and continue to simmer the soup, stirring occasionally. It will take about another 15 minutes until the lentils are completely cooked.
- When the lentils are cooked, remove from the heat and finish by squeezing the juice of half a lemon into the soup, stir to combine and serve.
Do you have a family member or friend living with diabetes? What do they do to help manage the disease?
This sounds like a nice healthy meal that is delicious too!
Thanks Christine – we really enjoyed this soup!
Always a fan of some great lentil soup! So nourishing!
I agree – nourishing and delish!
It has been a long time since I have had a good lentil soup, this looks amazing!
Thank you Marye – I hope you give it a try, let me know what you think!
This recipe looks so full of flavor, we love lentils here!!
Me too Tara – yum, yum, yum!
I always add lemon or vinegar to my soups. Like you said, it brightens the flavor. Your lentil soup sounds so delish. Love that you have healthful turmeric in there as well.
Absolutely! Just brightens the flavors – I enjoyed taste testing this one to get it just right! 😉
My grandfather had diabetes and he had to watch what he ate. He loved potato soup but had to give it up. This would have been perfect for him!
Oooh, that would be hard! I’ve made sweet potato soup for my Dad and he really enjoys that. Always interesting to work with all of the challenges.
Your soup looks wonderful, Debra. I love the flavours you have used and it’s so thick and satisfying too. I was interested to read about the Glucerna Hunger Smart Shakes – what a fantastic product for those with special dietary needs.
Thanks April! Lots of good stuff in this blog post!
Thank you for both this great recipe and the info on glucerna!
You bet Angela – sure appreciate dropping by to comment on this post!
this is one of my husband’s comfort food Debra.. thx for sharing
Great, enjoy this soup!
Lentil soup has always been one of my favorites! I love this recipe! Thanks so much for sharing it!
You bet Debi, enjoy!
I am a big fan of lentils and I am a big fan of the spices you used. Great dish.
Thanks Peter – love this soup, I hope you give it a try!
Love lentils! I had gestational diabetes for my last 2 pregnancies and it really was eye-opening for me! Tough diet to follow!
Boy howdy, I hear you there, it is a challenging diet!
You did an excellent job here Debra. I love lentils and the soup sounds warming and comforting and I love that it’s ready in 30 minutes. Thanks for the insight about Diabetes and for sharing about your father.
Thank you Patty – this is a soup we really enjoy. Dad has been so successful dealing with diabetes. I’m sure he’s so successful because he is so disciplined and I would hope I could be also? In the meantime though, I’m working to hopefully not get there! 😀
I am a huge fan of Glucerna. This soup looks so deliciuos. Lentil soup is so perfect any time of the year and it is also very filling. I am going to try this recipe over the weekend.
Awesome, I hope you really enjoy this soup it’s one of our favorites! Gluecerna is a terrific product, we really enjoy it! Thanks for stopping by Rini!
Hi Debra,
What a fantastic soup! Full of flavors and so easy to make! Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe!
Zaria
You are so welcome I hope you get a chance to try it, thank you!
I love lentil soup & this recipe looks yummy! thanks for sharing 😉
Thank you Angela, I hope you give this a try – so delicious!
I missed something, when do you add the lentils?
Oh my goodness, I’m glad someone is paying attention Kenneth! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment, I’ve updated the recipe directions. Have a fabulous day! 😀
Can this be frozen and when would I add the lemon if it can be frozen.
Yes Bea you can freeze this soup – actually it freezes really well! Go ahead and complete all of the steps, including adding the lemon, portion it into serving size and tuck it in the freezer for another day. I do this all the time – great to have good, healthy ready-made meals on hand! Thanks Bea for checking & have a great day!
Can I ask a silly question, not being much of a cook? Do I use tinned or dried lentils? We love lentil soup but have only made it once before, but this looks really nice.
Hey that’s not a silly question at all! You’ll use dried lentils, they are really inexpensive at the store (less than $2 a bag!) and you’ll only use about half the bag. Thanks for checking, I’ll update the receip to avoid further confusion – thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to comment!!!
Thanks for your quick reply. That’s great, I already have dried lentils. I’m living in Spain, so had to ckeck as I thought maybe in the US you maybe only used one or the other. The picture of the soup looks very similar to the Spanish versions that are served in the restaurants here, so I’m hoping that I now have the secret of this delicious soup.
You are very welcome. We really like this soup, I hope you do too! Thank you again & have a great day!
Very tasty and easy to make 👍👍👍
Thank you Wilson, I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Three thumbs up is a GREAT rating, thank you!!