Save A hearty, aromatic soup packed with nutritious lentils, fresh herbs, and vegetables perfect for cozy meals on a budget.
This lentil and herb soup has been a favorite in my family through all seasons and is especially comforting on chilly evenings.
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Ingredients
- Legumes: 1 ½ cups (300 g) dried brown or green lentils rinsed
- Vegetables: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large onion diced, 2 carrots diced, 2 celery stalks diced, 3 garlic cloves minced, 1 (14 oz/400 g) can diced tomatoes, 6 cups (1.5 L) vegetable broth
- Herbs & Seasoning: 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 bay leaf, ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional), salt and black pepper to taste, ½ cup (15 g) fresh parsley chopped, 2 tablespoons fresh dill or 1 tablespoon dried dill (optional), juice of 1 lemon
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Instructions
- Step 1:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Step 2:
- Stir in garlic, cumin, thyme, bay leaf, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 3:
- Add lentils, diced tomatoes (with juices), and vegetable broth. Stir to combine.
- Step 4:
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 30–35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender.
- Step 5:
- Remove bay leaf. Stir in parsley, dill, and lemon juice. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Step 6:
- For a creamier texture, use an immersion blender to partially puree the soup, or leave it chunky as desired.
- Step 7:
- Ladle into bowls and serve hot.
Pin it This soup always brings my family together especially when served with fresh bread on weekends.
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Required Tools
Large soup pot, cutting board and knife, wooden spoon, ladle, immersion blender (optional)
Allergen Information
Contains none of the major allergens. Gluten-free if using gluten-free vegetable broth. Always check broth and canned tomato labels for hidden allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 210, Total Fat: 4 g, Carbohydrates: 34 g, Protein: 11 g (per serving)
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This lentil soup is an easy, nutritious meal that you can customize with your favorite greens and spices.
