Description
Warm up with this easy and nourishing fLentil Soup, a delightful blend of earthy lentils and aromatic vegetables. Perfect for cozy evenings or meal prep, this comforting soup is packed with protein and fiber, making it both filling and healthy. With a rich flavor profile enhanced by spices like cumin and garlic, it’s a dish that can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Serve it alone or with crusty bread for a satisfying meal that will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils (rinsed)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 carrots (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1–2 bay leaves
- Olive oil for saut?ing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and saut? diced onion until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and chopped carrots; cook for another 3 minutes.
- Stir in the rinsed lentils, cumin, and bay leaves; mix well.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Check the lentils for tenderness; cook longer if necessary. Remove bay leaves before serving.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
For a creamier texture, blend a portion of the soup before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg