Hearty Lentil Soup
A comforting and nutritious lentil soup, perfect for warming up during winter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro)
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large pot, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables soften.
- Add the garlic: Toss in the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the lentils and spices: Add the lentils and cumin, stirring to combine.
- Add tomatoes and broth: Pour in the diced tomatoes and broth. Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat. Let it cook for 25-30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
- Finish with herbs: Once cooked, season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in the fresh herbs just before serving.
Notes
Serve hot topped with a sprinkle of fresh herbs and a drizzle of olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: soup, lentil, winter recipes, healthy, comfort food