Description
A simple and hearty lentil soup recipe packed with flavor and nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils under cold water.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until soft.
- Stir in the garlic, cumin, and thyme. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add the lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- This soup can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Add spinach or kale for extra nutrients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lentil soup recipe, healthy soup, vegan soup