Description
Lentil Soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining earthy flavors and hearty textures in a nutritious blend. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, offering a delicious way to enjoy plant-based protein while warming your soul. Featuring lentils simmered with fresh vegetables and aromatic spices, each bowl is both satisfying and nourishing. With minimal prep time and versatile ingredients, you can customize this soup to suit your preferences. Serve it with crusty bread for a complete meal or enjoy it as a light side alongside your favorite salad. Indulge in the goodness of Lentil Soup, a dish that brings family and friends together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dried green or brown lentils
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for about five minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for one minute until fragrant.
- Add rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, and canned tomatoes to the pot. Season with ground cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 30–40 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. For creamier texture, blend part of the soup before serving.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg