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Description
A hearty and nutritious lentil soup packed with flavor and simple ingredients.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, cumin, paprika, and turmeric. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add lentils, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
- Soak lentils for 1 hour to reduce cooking time.
- Add spinach or kale for extra nutrients.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg