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A close-up of a bowl of rich, brown lentil soup with diced carrots and celery, topped with fresh parsley, perfect for Healthy Winter Soup Ideas.

Simple Lentil Soup

This recipe makes a basic, nutritious lentil soup. It is suitable for a light meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: General
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 Large onion, chopped
  • 2 Carrots, diced
  • 2 Celery stalks, diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
Lentils and Liquid
  • 1.5 cup Brown or green lentils, rinsed
  • 6 cup Vegetable broth Low sodium preferred
  • 1 tsp Dried thyme
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Salt Or to taste
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper Freshly ground

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, thyme, and oregano.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot partially, and let it simmer for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
  6. Stir in the salt and pepper. Taste the soup and adjust seasonings if needed.
  7. Serve the soup hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 18gFat: 3gSodium: 450mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 15gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 4000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For a thicker soup, mash about one cup of the cooked lentils against the side of the pot before serving.

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