Description
Hearty Vegetarian Lentil Soup is the perfect comfort food for chilly evenings and cozy afternoons. This nourishing dish features earthy lentils paired with fresh vegetables and aromatic spices, creating a warm embrace in every bowl. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s ideal for sharing with loved ones or enjoying solo. Whether served alongside crusty bread or savored on its own, this soup promises satisfaction that warms both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brown or green lentils
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (no salt added)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic finely.
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil until shimmering. Sauté the onion until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Stir in the carrots and celery; cook for another 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add lentils and canned tomatoes; mix well.
- Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for about 30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Season with thyme, cumin, salt, and pepper to taste before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For added nutrition, consider adding spinach or kale towards the end of cooking. - If you prefer a creamier texture, blend part of the soup before serving. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to five days or freeze for up to three months.