Description
Lentil soup with carrots and celery is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings. This heartwarming dish combines tender lentils, sweet carrots, and crunchy celery simmered in a savory broth, creating a delightful blend of flavors and aromas that wraps you in warmth. Enjoy this nourishing soup paired with crusty bread for a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh)
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add diced carrots, celery, and rinsed lentils; stir to combine.
- Pour in vegetable broth; add thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low; let simmer for 30-35 minutes until lentils are tender. Stir occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed; remove bay leaves before serving.
- Serve hot and enjoy with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg