Description
A heartwarming and nutritious veggie-loaded lentil soup that is both satisfying and delicious. Packed with wholesome ingredients and flavorful spices, this vegan soup is perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
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Vegetable Lentil Soup:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 2 cups chopped spinach or kale
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the onion until softened.
- Add vegetables: Stir in garlic, carrots, celery, zucchini, and bell pepper. Cook until vegetables soften.
- Cook lentils: Add lentils, tomatoes, vegetable broth, thyme, cumin, paprika, pepper, and salt. Simmer for 30–35 minutes.
- Add greens: Stir in spinach or kale and cook until wilted. Finish with lemon juice. Adjust seasoning and serve hot.
Notes
- This soup tastes even better the next day.
- Customize with seasonal veggies or add chickpeas for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
