Description
A warm and hearty lentil soup paired with crusty bread, perfect for chilly days. This nourishing meal is both delicious and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried lentils (green or brown), rinsed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Crusty bread, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about a minute until fragrant. Then stir in the rinsed lentils.
- Add the diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Then stir in the ground cumin, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let it simmer for about 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary. If desired, blend part of the soup for a creamier texture before serving.
Notes
Rinse lentils before cooking to remove dirt or debris. Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables and spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lentil soup, vegetarian soup, crusty bread, healthy soup, comfort food