Description
Lentil soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy nights or chilly days. This hearty dish combines tender lentils with aromatic spices and fresh vegetables, creating a warm, inviting meal that brings everyone to the table. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, this lentil soup will quickly become your go-to recipe for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your vegetables by peeling and chopping the onions, carrots, and celery into even pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté the chopped onions until translucent. Add minced garlic and stir until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add diced carrots, celery, and rinsed lentils to the pot. Mix well.
- Pour in vegetable broth along with bay leaves and cumin powder. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender but not mushy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, removing bay leaves before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg