Description
Lentil soup is a comforting, hearty dish that brings warmth and nourishment with every spoonful. Packed with protein and fiber, this easy-to-make soup features vibrant vegetables and aromatic spices, making it a perfect choice for chilly evenings or casual gatherings. With its rich flavor and customizable ingredients, it’s sure to become a family favorite. Let the delightful aroma of lentils simmering fill your kitchen, inviting everyone to gather around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions and carrots for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in rinsed lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low; add bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- If using spinach, stir it in during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg