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Lentil Soup Recipe: Hearty and Nourishing

A warm, hearty lentil soup that's perfect for nourishing your body and comforting your soul. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: International
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 unit onion (diced)
  • 2 units carrots (diced)
  • 2 stalks celery (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 cup green or brown lentils (rinsed)
  • 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf bay leaf
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp pepper
Optional Vegetables
  • 2 cups kale or spinach (optional)
Optional Garnish
  • to taste Parsley (lemon wedges)

Method
 

  1. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery in oil for 5-6 minutes; add garlic, spices, and cook for 1 minute.
  2. Add lentils, tomatoes, broth, bay leaf, salt, and pepper; boil, then simmer for 25-30 minutes.
  3. Stir in kale, cook for 2-3 minutes; remove bay leaf.
  4. Adjust seasoning, add lemon juice (optional).
  5. Garnish with parsley; serve with bread and tea.

Notes

This lentil soup is budget-friendly, nutritious, and easy to customize with your favorite greens and toppings.