Description
When autumn arrives, warm up with this delightful lentil soup bursting with vibrant veggies. This hearty and eco-friendly dish envelops you in comfort, making it the perfect meal for chilly nights. Packed with nutritious ingredients and rich flavors, it’s a go-to recipe for cozy gatherings or quick weeknight dinners. The aromas will draw loved ones to the table, creating cherished memories over each spoonful of this nourishing soup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prep your veggies by washing and dicing them into small pieces for faster cooking.
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté onions and garlic until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add rinsed lentils along with cumin and paprika; stir to coat.
- Pour in vegetable broth along with diced carrots and celery. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Stir in spinach or kale during the last five minutes of cooking. Finish by squeezing fresh lemon juice over the top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg