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A hearty and nutritious lentil soup that is perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils under cold water and set aside.
- In a large pot, sauté the onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the lentils, vegetable broth, cumin, and thyme.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or tomatoes.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For a creamier texture, blend a portion of the soup before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg