Warm Lentil Soup
Warm Lentil Soup is a comforting dish that brings warmth and nourishment on chilly days. With its rich blend of earthy lentils, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic spices, this easy-to-make soup is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. Each spoonful offers a delightful combination of flavors that will leave you feeling satisfied and content. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is not only delicious but also a healthy choice packed with protein and fiber.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Add the diced carrots and celery; cook for another 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in lentils, diced tomatoes, cumin, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover; simmer for 30-35 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Remove bay leaves before serving. Ladle into bowls and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg