Description
Lentil & Tomato Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This hearty soup combines earthy lentils, rich tomatoes, and aromatic spices to create a bowl of warmth that feels like a cozy hug. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s a dish you’ll want to make time and again. Whether you’re feeding the family or looking for a nutritious lunch option, this recipe is sure to impress with its vibrant colors and delightful taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
- 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Juice of ½ lemon (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- Add diced carrots and celery; cook until slightly softened.
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and thyme; sauté for another minute.
- Incorporate lentils and canned tomatoes (with juice), mixing well.
- Pour in vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to low.
- Cover partially and let simmer for 30-35 minutes until lentils are tender but not mushy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed; add lemon juice before serving if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg