Tomato Lentil Soup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
42 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
248 kcal
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Course
Soup
Tomato Lentil Soup
Description
This soup starts by sautéing chopped onions until translucent, then adding carrots, celery, red bell pepper, and garlic to build a base of softened vegetables. Green lentils and spices such as cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper are stirred in and lightly toasted to enhance their aroma.
Diced canned tomatoes and vegetable broth are added, bringing the mixture to a boil before lowering heat to simmer. The soup cooks for about 30 minutes until the lentils are tender and the broth has thickened slightly, creating a wholesome texture and robust flavor with savory, earthy, and slightly sweet notes from the vegetables and tomatoes.
Served hot, garnished with sliced green onions, this soup can be a satisfying main or starter. It pairs well with crusty bread or a light salad for a balanced meal.
Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to four days, allowing convenient preparation for subsequent meals.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion chopped, large
- 2 carrot chopped, large
- 2 celery chopped, stalks
- ½ red bell pepper chopped
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 ½ cup green lentils washed
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon Coriander
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 15 ounce diced tomatoes canned
- 4 cups vegetable broth low sodium
- green onions sliced, for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive over medium high heat. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Add the carrots, celery, bell pepper and garlic and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Add the green lentils, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt and black pepper. Cook with the vegetables to lightly toast the lentils, about 5 minutes.
- Add the canned tomatoes and vegetable broth and bring to a boil; reduce heat and then simmer on low for 30 minutes until the lentils are cooked and the broth thickens.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnished with green onions, if desired.
Notes
- Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 248kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 620mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 889mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 18g | 72% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 4040IU | 81% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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