Description
Lentil soup with carrots and celery is a nourishing and comforting dish that’s perfect for chilly days. This hearty soup combines earthy lentils, sweet carrots, and crunchy celery, creating a delightful blend of flavors in every spoonful. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it’s also versatile enough for any occasion. Gather around the table with loved ones and enjoy this vibrant soup that warms both hearts and stomachs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green lentils
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by washing all vegetables thoroughly. Chop onions, carrots, and celery into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and garlic; sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add diced carrots and celery; sauté for an additional 3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in rinsed lentils along with cumin and paprika; cook for about 1 minute to release spices' aroma.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 30-35 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving; remove bay leaves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg