HEARTY LENTIL SOUP
This hearty lentil soup is thick and loaded with lentils, vegetables and fresh herbs. It is a tasty vegan and creamy lentil soup that works great for meal prep. Enjoy the best lentil soup recipe that’s healthy and perfect for cozy fall days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 carrots (finely chopped)
- 2 ribs celery (finely chopped)
- 5 cups stock
- 1 cups brown lentils (dry; uncooked)
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves)
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- juice of 1 small lemon
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and cook until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and tomato paste, cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add chopped carrots and celery, sauté for 5 minutes.
- Pour in stock and add brown lentils, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Remove bay leaf, season with salt and stir in lemon juice before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 batch
- Calories: 210.89 kcal
- Sugar: 4.97g
- Sodium: 1240.98mg
- Fat: 7.48g
- Saturated Fat: 1.05g
- Carbohydrates: 27.72g
- Fiber: 11.26g
- Protein: 9.15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://www.amgroyal.com/hearty-lentil-soup-fall-recipe/