Description
A hearty and nutritious lentil soup packed with protein and fiber. Perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried lentils
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse lentils under cold water and drain.
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, cumin, and paprika. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- Soak lentils for 30 minutes to reduce cooking time.
- Add spinach or kale for extra nutrients.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lentil soup, healthy, vegetarian, protein, fiber