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Lentil Soup

Delicious Lentil Soup Recipe Ready in Just 40 Minutes

This hearty lentil soup is made with simple ingredients and full of flavor, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Healthy, Vegetarian
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup green or brown lentils rinsed
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery until softened (about 5 minutes).
  2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Add rinsed lentils, bay leaves, cumin, salt, and pepper; mix well.
  4. Pour in vegetable broth to cover the ingredients by about an inch. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low.
  5. Simmer uncovered for about 25 minutes or until lentils are tender but retain their shape.
  6. Remove bay leaves before serving. Adjust seasoning as desired and serve hot with crusty bread or salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 12gFat: 5g

Notes

Feel free to customize your lentil soup with additional vegetables or spices to suit your taste. This soup keeps well and is perfect for meal prep.

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