Description
Warming Lentil Soup with Veggies is the ultimate comfort food for chilly days. This hearty, eco-friendly soup is packed with nutritious lentils and vibrant vegetables, offering a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Ready in under an hour, it’s perfect for lazy Sundays or impressing guests. Serve it as a satisfying main course or a cozy side dish; this recipe will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Stir in lentils, diced tomatoes (with juice), and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- Season with herbs, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Stir in spinach or kale just before serving until wilted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Eco-Friendly
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - Customize the soup by adding seasonal vegetables or spices like cumin for extra flavor. - For meal prep, refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.