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Chunky Lentil and Vegetable Soup

This Chunky Lentil and Vegetable Soup is packed with hearty flavor, texture, and good-for-you vegetables! 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 1.25 cups each
Calories: 22458 kcal
Course: Main Course , Soup
Cuisine: Vegetarian , Vegan , gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil $0.32
  • 2 cloves garlic $0.16
  • 1 yellow onion $0.50
  • ½ lb. carrots (3-4 carrots) $0.55
  • 3 ribs celery $0.80
  • 1 oz. can black beans $0.89
  • 1 cup brown lentils $0.31
  • 1 tsp ground cumin $0.10
  • 1 tsp dried oregano $0.10
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika $0.05
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper $0.02
  • freshly ground black pepper $0.05
  • 1 oz. can petite diced tomatoes $0.85
  • 4 cups vegetable broth* $0.52
  • 1/2 tsp salt $0.02

Instructions

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  1. Mince the garlic and dice the onion. Sauté both in a large pot with olive oil over medium heat until the onions are tender. Meanwhile, slice the celery and peel and slice the carrots. Add the celery and carrots to the pot and continue to sauté for about 5 minutes more.
  2. Drain the can of black beans and add it to the pot along with the diced tomatoes (with juices), dry lentils, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and some freshly cracked pepper (10-15 cranks of a pepper mill). Finally, add the vegetable broth, and stir to combine.
  3. Increase the heat to medium high and allow the pot to come up to a boil. Once it reaches a boil, turn the heat down to low, place a lid on top, and let it simmer for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, test the lentils to make sure they are tender. If not, continue to simmer until they are tender.**
  4. Taste the soup and add salt as needed (I added 1/2 tsp). Serve hot.

Notes

  • *I use Better Than Bouillon brand soup base to make my vegetable broth. It's less expensive than canned or boxed broths.
  • **Brown lentils take about 20-30 minutes to cook, green or French lentils take closer to 45 minutes to cook.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1.25Cups Calories 224.58kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 37.24g (12%) Protein 11.75g (24%) Fat 4.16g (6%) Sodium 858.43mg (36%) Fiber 10.49g (42%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 81.25 cups each

Amount Per Serving

Calories 22458

% Daily Value*

Serving 1.25Cups
Calories 224.58kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 37.24g 12%
Protein 11.75g 24%
Fat 4.16g 6%
Sodium 858.43mg 36%
Fiber 10.49g 42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.