Description
Lentil soup is a nourishing, hearty dish that combines earthy lentils and fresh vegetables, delivering comfort in every bowl. Perfect for cozy evenings or meal prep!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions and celery until softened.
- Add diced carrots and minced garlic; cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in rinsed lentils, cumin, and paprika; toast for 1 minute.
- Pour in vegetable broth and canned tomatoes; bring to a gentle boil before reducing heat to simmer.
- Cover partially and simmer for 30-40 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg