Lentil Soup
Warm your soul with this hearty Lentil Soup, brimming with rich flavors and comforting textures. Made with simple ingredients like lentils, carrots, and spices, this dish is perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings with family and friends. Its vibrant colors and aromatic profile make it an instant favorite – you won’t be able to resist a second bowl!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté the diced onion until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add diced carrots and minced garlic; cook until slightly softened.
- Stir in lentils, cumin, and smoked paprika; mix well.
- Pour in vegetable broth and crushed tomatoes; bring to boil then reduce heat to simmer for 30-35 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Stir in spinach or kale just before serving.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm with crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added protein, consider incorporating cooked sausage or crispy bacon. Experiment with seasonal vegetables for variety. Leftover soup can be refrigerated for up to five days or frozen for three months.