Lentil Soup
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Lentil Soup

A comforting lentil soup with vegetables, warm spices and a deep, savory broth. Nutritious, budget-friendly and full of plant protein and fiber, ideal for cold days.

15 minPrep
40 minCook
55 minTotal
6Servings
VeganVegetarianGluten-FreeDairy-FreeHigh Protein

Ingredients

  • 300 g Lentils
  • 2 units Carrot (chopped)
  • 2 stalks Celery (chopped)
  • 1 unit Onion (chopped)
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 200 g Crushed tomato
  • 1.5 litros Vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil

Nutrition facts

per serving

250 kcal
Calories
15 g
Protein
40 g
Carbs
5 g
Fat
12 g
Fiber

Approximate nutritional information

Allergens

Celery

Instructions

  1. 1

    Sauté the onion, carrot and celery in olive oil for 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the garlic and cumin and cook one more minute.

  3. 3

    Stir in the lentils, tomato and broth.

  4. 4

    Bring to a boil then reduce the heat.

  5. 5

    Simmer for 35 minutes until the lentils are tender.

  6. 6

    Adjust the salt and serve hot.

Chef tips

Do not add salt until the end so the lentils cook more tender.

Substitutions

Add spinach at the end or chorizo for a meat version.