Description
Lentil soup is a heartwarming dish that combines rich flavors and nutritious ingredients, making it the perfect meal for cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried green or brown lentils
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse lentils under cold water.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onion, carrots, and celery for about five minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and ground cumin; cook for one minute until fragrant.
- Add rinsed lentils and vegetable broth to the pot; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and cover; simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg