Description
Warm up your evenings with this delightful vegetarian lentil soup, brimming with earthy lentils, fresh veggies, and aromatic spices. Perfect for chilly nights or when you crave a nurturing meal, this soup is not only easy to prepare but also full of flavor. Each bowl is a hug in disguise, making it a favorite for family gatherings or solo dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brown lentils, rinsed
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onions, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Stir in rinsed lentils, cumin, and paprika until well coated.
- Pour in vegetable broth and diced tomatoes; bring to a boil.
- Add bay leaves and reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered for 30–35 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize your soup by adding other vegetables like spinach or kale for extra nutrition. For a zestier flavor, finish with a splash of lemon juice.