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Lentil Soup

Healthy Homemade Lentil Soup Recipe for Comforting Meals

This delicious lentil soup delivers comfort in a bowl, featuring nourishing ingredients and rich flavors that will warm your soul.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup green or brown lentils rinsed
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery until softened (about 5 minutes).
  2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Add rinsed lentils, bay leaves, cumin, salt, and pepper; mix well.
  4. Pour in vegetable broth to cover the ingredients by about an inch. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low.
  5. Simmer uncovered for about 25 minutes or until lentils are tender but retain their shape.
  6. Remove bay leaves before serving. Adjust seasoning as desired and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 12gFat: 5g

Notes

Consider adding diced tomatoes or fresh herbs for extra flavor. This soup stores well in the fridge for up to five days.

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