Description
Warming Lentil Soup with Veggies is the perfect comfort food for chilly evenings. This hearty soup combines earthy lentils and vibrant vegetables, creating a nourishing dish that warms your belly and soul. It’s easy to make, adaptable to what you have on hand, and tastes even better the next day. Gather your loved ones around the table and savor each steaming bowl of this delightful recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup fresh spinach or kale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prep your veggies by dicing the carrots and celery, then mincing the garlic.
- 2. In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté diced carrots and celery for about 5 minutes until softened.
- 3. Stir in minced garlic, cumin, paprika, and thyme; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 4. Add rinsed lentils and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- 5. Stir in spinach or kale in the last 5 minutes of cooking. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 6. Serve warm in bowls and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute any vegetables based on your preferences or what you have available. For added brightness, consider squeezing fresh lemon juice into each bowl before serving.