Mediterranean Lentil Soup
User Reviews
4.6
20 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
55 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
7 (about 1.5 cups each)
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Calories
185 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Mediterranean Lentil Soup
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This vegan Mediterranean Lentil Soup is bright and refreshing. Finished with a squeeze of lemon, it's the perfect meal for rainy spring days.
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Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil $0.32
- 1 large onion $0.78, yellow, diced small
- 2 medium carrot $0.24, diced small
- 3 talks celery $0.36, diced small
- 5 cloves garlic $0.30, crushed
- 2 tsp cumin $0.20, ground
- 1 tsp cinnamon $0.16
- 1 cup brown lentils $0.68, or green lentils, uncooked
- 8 cups vegetable broth $1.44
- 4 oz. lemon juice $0.48
- 3 cups kale $2.48, chopped and lightly packed
- 1 tsp salt $0.05
- 2 tsp black pepper $0.10, freshly cracked
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils in a strainer under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Heat the oil in a large soup pot set over medium-high heat. Add in the onions, carrots, and celery and cook until they become tender, about 6-7 minutes, stirring frequently. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the garlic, cumin, and cinnamon. Heat until fragrant, about 60 seconds. Add the lentils to the pan and heat for 1-2 minutes to slightly toast.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and lemon juice, then bring the pot to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until the lentils are tender, about 30-45 minutes.
- Stir in the greens, season with additional salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1.5cups
Calories
185kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Sodium
1452mg
(61%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 7(about 1.5 cups each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 185 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.5cups | |
| Calories | 185kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Sodium | 1452mg | 61% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
20 reviews
Excellent
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