Lentil Soup

A comforting and hearty lentil soup recipe that brings warmth and nostalgia to your dinner table.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Total Time 55

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course, Soups

Cuisine: American, Vegetarian

Calories: 220

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 cup lentils Green lentils preferred
1 medium onion, chopped Can make you a little weepy
2 medium carrots, diced The cuter the better
2 stalks celery, diced Because we're classy like that
3 cloves garlic, minced Add according to preference
4 cups vegetable broth Homemade if you're fancy

Spices & Seasonings

1 teaspoon cumin Not cinnamon!
1 teaspoon coriander For that special touch
to taste salt
to taste pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil For sautéing

Garnish

to taste fresh parsley For garnish

Method

Preparation

Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot.
Sauté the chopped onions, carrots, and celery for 5-7 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic, cumin, and coriander. Cook for another minute.

Cooking

Stir in the lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 30-40 minutes until lentils are tender.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

You can use different types of lentils, but remember red lentils may cook faster and become mushy. This soup can be frozen, just use a container that seals well. Pairs beautifully with crusty bread.