Description
Warming Lentil Soup with Veggies is a comforting, nutritious dish perfect for chilly evenings. This hearty soup combines earthy lentils with fresh vegetables and fragrant spices, creating a warm and inviting meal that nourishes both body and soul. With vibrant colors and rich flavors, it’s sure to impress at any gathering or serve as a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium)
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your veggies by washing and chopping them into small pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onions in olive oil until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in lentils, cumin, and thyme; mix well before adding vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
- Add diced carrots and celery; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Stir in spinach or kale until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot; enjoy with crusty bread or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg