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vegetarian lentil soup a hearty healthy recipe

Vegetarian Lentil Soup: 7 Reasons It’s a Hearty Delight


  • Author: Juanita A. Smith
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A hearty and healthy vegetarian lentil soup recipe.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup lentils
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Rinse the lentils under cold water.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened.
  4. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
  5. Stir in lentils, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, cumin, and thyme.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes until lentils are tender.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • This soup freezes well.
  • Add more vegetables like spinach or kale for extra nutrition.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: vegetarian lentil soup, healthy soup recipe, hearty lentil soup