Description
Lentil Soup: Discover the Ultimate Comfort Dish!
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup dried green or brown lentils, rinsed
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cups kale or spinach, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, thyme, smoked paprika, and black pepper, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes to the pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
- Stir in the chopped kale or spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the greens are wilted.
- Season with salt to taste and stir in the lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier soup, blend a portion of the soup and return it to the pot.
- For added protein, consider adding cooked sausage or chicken.
- You can also experiment with different spices like curry powder or chili flakes for a unique flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: varies
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg