Lentil Soup Recipe

Learn how to make a delicious and nutritious lentil soup

schedule45 minutes

people4 servings

nutrition250 calories per serving

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Ingredients

1 cup dried lentils (rinsed and drained)
1 onion (finely chopped)
2 carrots (diced)
2 celery stalks (diced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
4 cups vegetable broth ()
1 can diced tomatoes ((14 oz))
2 teaspoons ground cumin ()
1 teaspoon ground coriander ()
1 bay leaf ()
Salt and pepper (to taste)
2 tablespoons olive oil ()
Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Steps

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Step 1 Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, and celery. Cook until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
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Step 2 Add garlic, cumin, and coriander to the pot. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
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Step 3 Add lentils, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
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Step 4 Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
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Step 5 Remove the bay leaf from the pot. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
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Step 6 Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.