Description
Warm and nourishing, this lentil soup bursts with flavor, making it the perfect dish for cozy nights. It’s easy to prepare and sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brown or green lentils
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prep the vegetables: Dice the onion, slice the carrots, and chop the celery.
- 2. Sauté: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook until softened (about 5-7 minutes).
- 3. Flavor it up: Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and thyme; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 4. Combine: Add rinsed lentils, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
- 5. Simmer: Cover and let cook for about 30-35 minutes until lentils are tender but firm.
- 6. Season: Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg