Description
Lentil soup is the ultimate comfort food, offering a warm and hearty experience that warms both body and soul. This easy-to-make dish features tender lentils combined with fresh vegetables and aromatic spices, resulting in a deliciously inviting bowl of goodness. Perfect for cozy nights in or impressing guests, this nourishing soup is packed with flavor and nutrition—ready in under an hour!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brown or green lentils
- 2 medium carrots, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro) for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic until onions are translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in rinsed lentils along with cumin and paprika; toast briefly until fragrant.
- Add canned tomatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a boil while stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 30-35 minutes until lentils are tender but hold their shape.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added greens, toss in spinach or kale during the last few minutes of cooking. For a thicker soup, blend a portion before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to five days.