Description
Warm up with this hearty lentil soup, filled with vibrant veggies and spices—perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- Key Ingredients
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes in juice
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp dried thyme (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Instructions
- 1. Sauté the Aromatics
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and add diced onions, carrots, and celery. Cook for about five minutes until softened.
- 2. Add Garlic and Spices
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and thyme. Sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- 3. Combine Lentils and Tomatoes
- Add rinsed lentils and canned tomatoes (with juice) to the pot. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- 4. Pour in Broth
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer gently for about twenty-five minutes or until lentils are tender.
- 5. Blend if Desired
- For a creamier texture, use an immersion blender directly in the pot or transfer portions to a regular blender.
- 6. Season to Taste
- Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot, ideally with crusty bread on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg