Description
A hearty and nutritious lentil and vegetable soup, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic, cumin, and paprika. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add lentils, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Soak lentils for 1 hour to reduce cooking time.
- Add spinach or kale for extra greens.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lentil soup, vegetable soup, healthy, easy, vegetarian