Description
A warm and comforting lentil soup that is easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
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 to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils under cold water and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onions, carrots, and celery; sauté until soft.
- Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add lentils, vegetable broth, cumin, and thyme.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy your comforting soup.
Notes
- Substitute lentils with split peas if preferred.
- Add spinach or kale for extra nutrition.
- Use low-sodium broth for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lentil recipes soup