Hearty Lentil Soup
A comforting and nourishing lentil soup perfect for chilly evenings, packed with protein and fiber.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onions, diced carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic along with the cumin and coriander, cooking for another minute.
- Add the lentils, vegetable broth, and water to the pot. Stir well, bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 25-30 minutes.
- Season your soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
You can customize this soup by adding your favorite vegetables or spices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg