A couple of weeks ago, Andrea from Off her Cork said on twitter that she was going to make lentil and cabbage soup but that she didn’t have a recipe. When I went down to NC for my mom’s birthday , I bought a couple heads of local, organic cabbage while I was there and I knew right away I wanted to give it a go. Today was the perfect day for a steaming bowl of soup and this recipe was born. The soup is spicy and flavorful with plenty of textures to keep your mouth busy.
Lentil and Cabbage Soup
2 cups dried lentils
7 cups water
5 cups cabbage, chopped
1/2 large white onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tbsp olive oil + more for drizzling
1 can diced tomatoes, not drained
1 tsp Italian seasoning
pinch of crushed red pepper
sea salt and pepper to taste
Combine the lentils and water in a large pot and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes and then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until lentils are done. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, saute the onions and garlic in the olive oil. Cook until the onions are translucent and then add in the cabbage. Season with salt and pepper and cook until the cabbage starts to caramelize. Once the cabbage and the lentils are done, combine into the large pot and add the canned tomatoes, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper and then season again with salt and pepper. Let the soup simmer for about five minutes adding more water if it is not thin enough. When ready to serve, drizzle each bowl with olive oil and serve piping hot.
OH This is awesome. Gonna try that recipe. Did you ever try the black bean burgers?
I am making black bean burgers today!
Delicious! Have a good night….
Thanks for sharing this recipe! It sounds delicious!!!
Katie @ Health for the Whole Self´s last blog ..Squashing the Green-Eyed Monster
People who can just create recipes on their own really amaze me. This sounds delicious!
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Aw, no need to me amazed. it is just regular cooking and just making sure you write down what you used. I do find it a bit hard to use the measuring spoons to add in spices, though. I typically just start with a quarter of a tsp and keeping adding until it tastes right.
Ooh, yeah, I’m definitely saving this recipe for sure. Warm soups are so wonderful to have during the winter! Have a great Sunday!
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mmmmmmmmmm…i love LOVE cabbage in soup! and lentil soup to boot…yum! yet another fabulous recipe :)
Heather (Heather’s Dish)´s last blog ..Mountain Madness
Ooo Yum!! I absolutely love cabbage and have a newfound thing for lentils. Great looking recipe!
Andrea @ CanYouStayForDinner.com´s last blog ..Buffalo Chicken English Muffin Pizza
ooh this sounds great! I really need to start using cabbage more!
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You are amazing!! I have a head of lettuce that I had no clue what to do with!!! I am so making this today. Thanks Christie!
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Yay! Let me know how it turns out!
I meant cabbage (got a little ahead of myself there).
So we’re in the “ugly crier” boat together? Oh well.
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This sounds tasty!
It looks like it can also easily be changed to incorporate different flavors like maybe some curry powder instead of italian seasoning or cumin, coriander, cinnamon and lemon for a Moroccan flair?
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Yum, that sounds delish. Great idea!
mmmmm….I Might just make that soup this week, it looks amazing and to eat it with some homemade cornbread on the side?? yummy!
Salah@myhealthiestlifestyle´s last blog ..Busy Bee
This looks soo yummy. I don’t often cook with cabbage, but I am actually anxious to give this a whirl. Thanks for sharing!
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YUM! I still haven’t made it but am hoping to make a lentil soup soon! :D This recipe looks so good and the soup looks divine!
Andrea (Off Her Cork)´s last blog ..Real Women Eat Real Food
Talk about a heartwarming, comfort food dish. I just got relaxed even just looking at that! haha, i love cabbage in soup, I think it is soooo good. Well, thanks for the recipe. I will definitely be trying this one out! :)
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