Description
Classic Lentil Soup is a hearty, comforting one‑pot meal filled with lentils, vegetables and aromatic herbs—naturally gluten‑free, budget‑friendly, and perfect for cozy meals.
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 cup dried brown or green lentils, rinsed
- 1 can (14–16 oz) crushed tomatoes or 1‑2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 4‑6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish: fresh parsley and/or a squeeze of lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; add the onion, carrots and celery and sauté until softened.
- Stir in the garlic, cumin, thyme/oregano, salt and pepper and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the lentils, crushed tomatoes (or tomato paste) and broth; drop in the bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 30–35 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
- Remove and discard the bay leaf. (Optional) Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup for a thicker texture, leaving some lentils whole for bite.
- Finish by stirring in lemon juice if using, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: ~ 314 kcal
- Sugar: undefined
- Sodium: undefined
- Fat: ~ 6 g
- Saturated Fat: undefined
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: ~ 50 g
- Fiber: ~ 22 g
- Protein: ~ 14 g
- Cholesterol: undefined
