Description
A comforting and nourishing vegetarian lentil soup that’s perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils under cold water and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, letting that delightful aroma fill your kitchen.
- Stir in the cumin and thyme, cooking for an additional 30 seconds to release the flavors.
- Add the rinsed lentils, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30-40 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as needed to make each spoonful perfect.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley for that burst of flavor and color!
Notes
This soup tastes even better the next day and can be frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg