Traditional Lentil Soup
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5
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
10 - 12 servings
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Calories
232 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Italian, American
Traditional Lentil Soup
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This classic lentil soup recipe is a cozy vegetarian dish brimming with fresh veggies in a rich tomato broth. It's rustic and simple, but has plenty of robust flavors to keep you going back in for more!
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion peeled and chopped
- 1 bell pepper seeded and chopped (any color)
- 1 cup celery chopped
- 4-6 cloves garlic minced
- 16 ounces green lentils dried
- 1 ½ cups carrot sliced
- 10 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 cup kale or spinach, chopped
- 2 teaspoon red wine vinegar or lemon juice
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Chop the onions, bell pepper, celery, garlic, and carrots.
- Set a large 6-8 quart soup pot over medium heat. Add olive oil to the pot. Then stir in the onions, peppers, celery, and garlic. Sauté the aromatics for 5 minutes to soften.
- Then add the green lentils, sliced carrots, vegetable broth, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and cumin.
- Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the lentils are soft and the stew has had time to thicken, stir in the chopped kale and vinegar. Taste, then salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve warm as-is or garnished with chopped scallions and hot sauce.
Notes
- Leftovers will keep well for up to 4-5 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- To Freeze: Let the soup cool completely before transferring to an airtight freezer-safe container. I suggest wrapping the container in a layer of aluminum foil for extra protection. Freeze for up to 3 months and thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cup
Calories
232kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
980mg
(41%)
Potassium
601mg
(13%)
Fiber
15g
(60%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
4389IU
(88%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10- 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 232kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 980mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 601mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 4389IU | 88% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
6 reviews
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