tmas Must Be Something More: Candlelight Rosemary–Lemon Lentil Soup

"Create a simple, nourishing holiday main called Christmas Must Be Something More Candlelight Rosemary–Lemon Lentil Soup (with Optional Skillet Flatbreads), inspired by Taylor Swift’s ‘Christmas Must Be Something More.’ Vibe: reverent, homey, quietly hopeful—humble ingredients, big warmth.Core (soup): olive oil; diced onion, carrot, celery; minced garlic; dried brown or green lentils (rinsed); vegetable or chicken broth; bay leaf; fresh rosemary; pinch cinnamon (optional); salt/pepper; lemon zest + juice; handful baby spinach at the end (optional).Optional add-ins: diced smoked ham or leftover roast turkey for non-veg version; or a diced potato for extra body.Skillet flatbreads (optional quick): self-rising flour + plain Greek yogurt (or use store-bought naan).Method: sauté aromatics in oil; add garlic; stir in lentils, broth, bay, rosemary (and potato if using); simmer until tender (25–30 min). Stir in lemon zest/juice and spinach to wilt; adjust seasoning. For flatbreads, mix equal parts yogurt and self-rising flour to a soft dough, divide, roll, and griddle in a dry skillet until puffed and spotted.Serve: ladle soup into warm bowls; drizzle with good olive oil; top with cracked pepper and a small rosemary sprig; lemon wedges on the side.Include: yield 4–6; total time ~40–45 min; exact amounts (cups/grams); step-by-step; doneness cue (lentils tender but not mushy); make-ahead + reheat notes (better next day).Swaps: gluten-free by default (skip flatbreads or use GF); dairy-free by default (unless using yogurt flatbreads); vegan (veg broth, no meat); budget tips (bulk lentils).Plating: golden, steamy bowl with green rosemary and a bright lemon arc—quiet glow, fully home-kitchen accessible"

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9/28/2025

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A humble, heartwarming lentil soup that evokes quiet hope and homey comfort, inspired by Taylor Swift’s ‘Christmas Must Be Something More.’ Slow-simmered with fresh rosemary, lemon brightness, and earthy lentils, this nourishing bowl glows gently like candlelight on a winter night. Optional skillet flatbreads bring rustic warmth—perfect for a holiday main that feels lovingly simple and deeply satisfying.

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Name: tmas Must Be Something More: Candlelight Rosemary–Lemon Lentil Soup
Yield: 46
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup); 1 carrot, diced (about ½ cup); 2 celery stalks, diced (about ½ cup); 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup dried brown or green lentils, rinsed; 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth; 1 bay leaf; 2 fresh rosemary sprigs; ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional); Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Zest of 1 lemon; Juice of ½ lemon (~1 tbsp); 2 handfuls baby spinach (about 2 cups), optional; Optional add-ins: – 1 cup diced smoked ham or leftover roast turkey (for non-veg) – 1 medium potato, peeled and diced (for extra body) For optional flatbreads:; 1 cup self-rising flour; 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (or store-bought naan as shortcut)

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