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Easy Lentil and Carrot Soup

This easy one pot vegetable and lentil soup is made with simple ingredients in just 45 minutes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 132 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or 3 tablespoon broth or water if you don’t cook with oil
  • 1 small red onion finely diced
  • 2 cups finely diced carrots
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 32 ounce vegetable broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 ½ cups brown or green lentils rinsed and sorted
  • 1 tablespoon fresh Rosemary minced
  • 2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 cups of spinach – chopped
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice optional

Instructions

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  1. Heat the 1 tablespoon of oil or 3 tablespoon of broth or water in a stock pot on medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the onion and carrots. Sauté for 5 minutes to 7 minutes, or until the onion is translucent. Stir frequently.
  2. Add the garlic, rosemary, and rinsed lentils to the pot and stir. Cook for 2 minutes.
  3. Add the broth and 2 cups of water and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer.
  4. Crush the 2 teaspoon of Italian seasoning into the soup and season to your liking with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
  5. Cook for 25-30 minutes or until the carrots and lentils are soft, but not mushy.
  6. Add the spinach and the lemon juice and stir. The soup is ready when the spinach has wilted.
  7. Enjoy!

Notes

  • NUTRITION DISCLAIMER

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 132kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 52mg (2%) Potassium 508mg (15%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 9024IU (180%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 65mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 132

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 132kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 52mg 2%
Potassium 508mg 11%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 9024IU 180%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 65mg 7%
Iron 3mg 17%

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