Lentil Soup
Cozy up with this easy Lentil Soup recipe—hearty, healthy, and ready in minutes. Perfect comfort food for any day of the week.
Equipment
- Ensure you have the following tools:
- Large Pot or Dutch Oven: For even cooking and ample space.
- Immersion Blender: To achieve desired soup consistency.
- Ladle: For easy serving.
- Cutting Board and Knife: Essential for ingredient preparation.
Ingredients
- 1 cup green or brown lentils rinsed
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 carrots chopped
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 cup diced tomatoes 2 cups spinach, ½ cup coconut milk
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add spices and lentils. Stir to coat.
- Pour in broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 30–35 minutes.
- Optional: Blend part of the soup for a creamy texture.
- Stir in lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and serve hot.
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Notes
- Calories: 228
- Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Sodium: 1.4g