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Lentil Cauliflower Soup

A hearty and nutritious soup combining tender lentils with cauliflower florets, enhanced by aromatic vegetables and melted Parmesan cheese for a creamy broth.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 266 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Soup Pot
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 1 celery stalk finely chopped (about ½ cup)
  • 1 medium carrot finely chopped (about ½ cup)
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 cup dry brown or green lentils rinsed
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups cauliflower florets chopped (about ½ head of cauliflower)
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a large soup pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the chopped onion, celery, carrot, and dried thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Add the rinsed lentils, chicken broth, and salt to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer until the lentils are tender, approximately 25-30 minutes.
  • Stir in the chopped cauliflower florets. Continue to simmer, uncovered, until the cauliflower is tender but not mushy, about 7 minutes.
  • Just before serving, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined. Reserve a small amount of cheese for garnish, if desired.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with the reserved Parmesan cheese.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken broth with vegetable broth. To make it vegan, also replace the butter with olive oil and omit the Parmesan cheese or use a plant-based alternative.

Nutrition

Calories: 266kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 15gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 1803mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6g
Keyword Cauliflower Soup, Lentil Soup, Vegetarian Soup
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