Description
This comforting soup combines nutritious lentils with a colorful array of vegetables, creating a satisfying meal perfect for any chilly day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups leafy greens
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils under cold water and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat a splash of oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and sauté until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, cumin, and smoked paprika to the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 30-35 minutes until the lentils are tender.
- In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the leafy greens to the pot.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in the lemon juice.
- Serve hot and enjoy your Hearty Lentil and Vegetable Soup.
Notes
- Use fresh vegetables and herbs for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: soups
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (250g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 12
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: soup, lentils, vegetables, healthy, comfort food