Description
Warming Lentil Soup with Veggies is a comforting and nutritious dish that’s perfect for chilly evenings. This eco-friendly recipe combines tender lentils with colorful vegetables and aromatic herbs, creating a bowl of warmth that wraps you in coziness. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for any occasion, this hearty soup will nourish your body while delighting your taste buds. Serve it hot alongside crusty bread for an unforgettable meal that evokes fond memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and add a splash of olive oil. Sauté the onions, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the rinsed lentils to the pot and stir for about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer.
- Season with thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper; simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Just before serving, stir in the spinach or kale until wilted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Eco-Friendly
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg