Hearty Lentil Soup
A comforting and nourishing lentil soup, perfect for a chilly day. Packed with vegetables and flavor.
Recipe Details
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 50 mins
Servings: 6
International
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- Brown or green lentils: 1 cup
- Carrots: 2, chopped
- Celery: 2 stalks, chopped
- Onion: 1, chopped
- Vegetable broth: 6 cups
- Diced tomatoes: 1 can (14.5 oz)
- Cumin: 1 tsp
- Thyme: 1 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- 2
Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Stir in garlic, cumin, and thyme, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 4
Add the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes (with their juice).
- 5
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 40-50 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
- 6
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
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