Description
Warm up with this delightful lentil soup, where earthy lentils meet vibrant vegetables in a hearty broth. Perfect for chilly days or when you need a comforting meal, this recipe is easy to prepare and packed with nutrients. Each spoonful is a nourishing embrace, making it a favorite at family gatherings or casual dinners. Get ready to serve a dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes in juice
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add rinsed lentils and diced tomatoes to the pot; stir for two minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add cumin, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low and cover the pot; simmer for 30-40 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and remove the bay leaf before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg