Description
Lentil soup is a hearty and satisfying dish, perfect for cozy nights. This recipe combines earthy lentils with vibrant vegetables for a delicious and nutritious meal you’ll love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of half a lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add minced garlic, cumin, and thyme; cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in rinsed lentils and pour in vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer.
- Simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper; add lemon juice before serving if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg