Description
Green Pea Lentil Soup is a comforting and nutritious dish perfect for chilly days. This creamy concoction blends earthy lentils with sweet green peas, creating a warm hug in a bowl. It’s simple to prepare and can be easily customized with your favorite spices or vegetables, making it an ideal option for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Enjoy the delightful flavors and vibrant colors as you savor each spoonful of this hearty soup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green lentils (dry)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen green peas
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 medium carrots (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; saut? chopped onions and carrots until tender, about 5?7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant; then stir in the green lentils.
- Pour in vegetable broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover partially, and simmer for 20?25 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Stir in green peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to achieve desired consistency?smooth or chunky.
- Remove from heat, add lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Serve warm garnished with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg