Description
Easy Lentil Soup is a heartwarming dish that combines nutritious lentils with fresh vegetables and aromatic spices. This recipe is perfect for chilly evenings or as a quick lunch, delivering rich flavors in every spoonful. With minimal preparation and cooking time, you can enjoy a cozy meal reminiscent of family gatherings. Whether served as a starter or main dish, this soup is sure to become an instant favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brown or green lentils
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent and fragrant.
- Stir in diced carrots and celery; cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Rinse lentils under cold water and add them to the pot along with cumin and thyme; stir well.
- Pour in vegetable broth, ensuring lentils are submerged. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender but hold their shape.
- Adjust seasonings to taste, serve hot with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg