Description

Easy Lentil Soup is a warm and nourishing dish, perfect for chilly evenings or meal prep. With its rich flavors and hearty textures, this soup envelops you in comfort. Made with wholesome ingredients like lentils and fresh vegetables, it’s not just delicious but also healthy, making it a favorite for family gatherings or cozy nights at home.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup green or brown lentils
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
14 oz canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
2 bay leaves
1 tsp cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Chop the onions, carrots, and celery.
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
Add chopped carrots and celery; cook for an additional 5 minutes until softened.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for one more minute until fragrant.
Add lentils, diced tomatoes (with juice), vegetable broth, bay leaves, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir well.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer uncovered for about 25 minutes until lentils are tender yet firm.
Remove bay leaves before serving hot; garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Universal

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 180
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 320mg
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 0.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 12g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Customize your soup by adding spices like red pepper flakes or swapping lentils for chickpeas. For creaminess, consider stirring in coconut milk at the end. To store leftovers, cool completely before placing them in airtight containers; refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.