Lentil Soup

May 05, 2023May 5, 20230 19
A hearty and healthy soup made with lentils and vegetables.
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Prep

10 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup dried lentils
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
4 cups vegetable broth
1 can diced tomatoes
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
180
Sugar
8g
Fat
1g
This lentil soup recipe is perfect for a cold day when you need something warm and comforting to eat. It's full of healthy ingredients and can easily be adapted to suit your dietary needs. Whether you're vegetarian, vegan or simply looking for a healthy meal, this soup is sure to hit the spot.

Instructions

1.Rinse lentils and set aside.
2.Heat oil in a large pot, add onion and garlic and cook until softened.
3.Add carrots and celery and cook for 5 minutes.
4.Add lentils, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper.
5.Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
6.Use a blender to puree half of the soup, then return to the pot.
7.Serve hot.

PROS

High in fibre and protein.
Low in fat and calories.
Can easily be made vegetarian or vegan.

CONS

May cause gas for some individuals.
Requires a longer cooking time than some other soups.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lentils are a great source of plant-based protein and fibre, helping to stabilize blood sugar levels and promote a healthy digestive system.

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