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Lentil Soup
4.8 from 12 votes

Lentil Soup

Dive into a warming, comforting, and nourishing bowl of delicious Lentil Soup.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 478 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 carrot diced
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1/2 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 cup brown lentils dried
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 can diced tomatoes
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • 1 handful spinach leaves

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced carrot and onion and sauté for about 4 minutes until they start to soften.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, and curry powder. Cook for additional 2 minutes. Add the dried brown lentils.
  3. Add the vegetable broth and the diced tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
  4. Once the lentils are tender, season the soup with salt and pepper.
  5. Just before serving, add a handful of spinach leaves to the pot and stir until they wilt. Transfer the soup into bowls and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 478kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 76g (25%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 6g (30%) Sodium 2058mg (86%) Potassium 1301mg (28%) Fiber 32g (128%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 6282IU (126%) Vitamin C 19mg (21%) Calcium 124mg (12%) Iron 10mg (56%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 478

% Daily Value*

Calories 478kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 76g 25%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Sodium 2058mg 86%
Potassium 1301mg 28%
Fiber 32g 128%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 6282IU 126%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 124mg 12%
Iron 10mg 56%

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