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Green Lentil French Onion Soup

Name: Green Lentil French Onion Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 large onions, sweet or yellow, sliced thinly; 2 Tbl butter; 2 Tbl olive oil; 1 tsp kosher salt; 2 Tbl flour; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 6 c. vegetable broth; ½ c. dry white wine; 1 Tbl balsamic vinegar; 1 Tbl Italian seasoning; 1 c. Clear Creek Green Lentils, dry; 1 c. gruyere, shredded; Baguette, sliced

Our Green Lentil French Onion Soup is sure to be a must-have this fall season. Not only is it flavorful and comforting, but it's also a great way to bring some nutrition to the table. Plus, it's filling and hearty enough to be served as a main course, yet light enough to have as an appetizer.

We think this recipe is everything a french onion soup should be and more. We love the addition of green lentils to the recipe.

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While this isn't the quickest recipe to make its flavor is worth the effort. The caramelized onions, vinegar, and broth combine to give you a soup steeped in flavor. The lentils also add protein and fiber to this recipe helping to make it a substantial meal and not just a soup on the side.

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Green lentils are a quick cooking lentil, that hold their shape when cooked. They also have a peppery flavor, making them a perfect paring for this recipe. We do prefer our lentils to have a bit of bite, so we cook them to al dente.

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Green Lentil French Onion Soup

Palouse Brand

Servings

6

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

90 minutes

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

4 large onions, sweet or yellow, sliced thinly
2 Tbl butter
2 Tbl olive oil
1 tsp kosher salt
2 Tbl flour
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 c. vegetable broth
½ c. dry white wine
1 Tbl balsamic vinegar
1 Tbl Italian seasoning
1 c. Clear Creek Green Lentils, dry
1 c. gruyere, shredded
Baguette, sliced

Directions

In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and add oil. When it starts to sizzle, add the sliced onions and cook for at least 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the salt, flour, and garlic. Stir continuously and cook for 2 more minutes.
Add the broth, wine, balsamic, seasoning, and lentils to the pot. Increase heat and bring to a boil. Cover, then reduce heat to low, and let the soup simmer for 25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
Meanwhile, place the baguette slices on a cookie sheet, top with shredded cheese, and broil for 1-2 minutes until, toasted and gooey.
Ladle the soup into bowls, top with cheesy baguettes, and enjoy!

1 comment

You could make the butter and olive oil optional. My wife and I are vegan and prefer to get all our oils from whole fresh plant foods. I slowly caramelize minced onion for every dish that says “add oil to a pan” to start a dish. The type of onion should be considered for the final dish if the dish uses less spice. For this dish stronger yellow onion is preferred. For some dishes milder sweet white onions provide the lubrication of oil without the stronger onion taste. Thank you for this and all the recipes.

Robert Lopez

November 17, 2023 at 9:40 am