Description
A nourishing, easy, and perfect meal prep recipe for a healthy lentil soup that is packed with flavor and nutrients.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups kale or spinach, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes, until softened.
- Stir in the garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, thyme, and black pepper. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the lentils, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Cook for about 25-30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
- Stir in the chopped kale or spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt to taste and stir in the lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- This soup can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or spices according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 10
Keywords: healthy lentil soup, easy lentil soup, meal prep soup, nutritious soup, vegan lentil soup