Description
Light Lentil Soup for Flag Day is a heartwarming dish that brings comfort and joy to any celebration. With its vibrant colors and rich flavors, this nutritious soup combines earthy lentils, fresh vegetables, and aromatic spices. Perfect for chilly days or festive gatherings, it’s a hearty meal that can be whipped up effortlessly, making every spoonful feel like a warm hug.
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 low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions, carrots, and celery; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and ground cumin; sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, and bay leaves to the pot; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-35 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg