Hearty Lentil Soup
A nourishing and flavorful lentil soup, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 2 medium Carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks Celery, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Brown or green lentils, rinsed
- 6 cups Vegetable broth
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried rosemary
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
- Remove the bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot.
Notes
For a thicker soup, mash some of the lentils against the side of the pot with a spoon. You can also add a splash of lemon juice at the end for brightness.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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