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Hearty Vegetable Lentil Soup: A Nutrient-Packed Delight!

A hearty and nutritious vegetable lentil soup packed with flavor and healthy ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, with juice
  • 1 cup green or brown lentils rinsed
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups kale or spinach chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, until translucent.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic, carrots, celery, and bell pepper. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables start to soften.
  3. Add the dried thyme, oregano, cumin, and smoked paprika to the pot. Stir well to combine and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juice, rinsed lentils, and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 30-35 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
  6. Stir in the chopped kale or spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the greens are wilted.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If desired, stir in the lemon juice before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 400mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4g

Notes

  • For a heartier soup, add diced potatoes or sweet potatoes along with the other vegetables.
  • To make it spicier, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a diced jalapeño during the sautéing step.

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