Description
A hearty and nutritious lentil soup that’s easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils under cold water.
- In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Stir in lentils, broth, cumin, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Check lentils for tenderness and adjust seasoning.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- This soup freezes well.
- Add spinach or kale for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: best lentil soup recipe