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Lentil and Vegetable Soup

Easy Lentil and Vegetable Soup Recipe Packed with Flavor and Nutrition

This flavorful Lentil and Vegetable Soup is a nutritious dish everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup green or brown lentils
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (no salt added)
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
  2. Add diced carrots and chopped celery; cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in lentils, diced tomatoes (with juice), cumin, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour in vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes until lentils are tender.
  5. Stir in spinach or kale during the last five minutes of cooking until wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Serve hot with a drizzle of olive oil or fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 9gFat: 4g

Notes

This soup is versatile; feel free to personalize it with your favorite vegetables or herbs. Perfect for meal prep or cozy dinners.

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