Description
Lentil soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings when you crave something warm and nourishing. This delicious dish blends earthy lentils with vibrant vegetables like carrots and celery, all simmered in a savory broth infused with aromatic spices. Quick to prepare and budget-friendly, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Each spoonful offers a satisfying mix of flavors that will leave you feeling embraced by warmth and goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils (rinsed)
- 2 medium carrots (diced)
- 2 stalks celery (diced)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add rinsed lentils, bay leaves, cumin, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Pour in vegetable broth to cover the ingredients by about an inch. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low.
- Simmer uncovered for about 25 minutes or until lentils are tender but retain their shape.
- Remove bay leaves before serving. Adjust seasoning as desired and serve hot with crusty bread or salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg