Description
Warm your soul with this hearty lentil soup, brimming with nutritious ingredients and comforting flavors. Perfect for chilly evenings, it’s a delightful dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp thyme
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse lentils under cold water until clear. Chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add onions and garlic; sauté for 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in carrots and celery; cook for an additional 5 minutes until softened.
- Add rinsed lentils, cumin, and thyme; toast slightly.
- Pour in vegetable broth and canned tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For extra nutrients, consider adding spinach or swapping lentils for chickpeas. - Let the soup sit overnight in the fridge for even better flavor the next day.