Lentil Soup

Name: Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mediterránea
Ingredients: 1.5 cups Lentils; units Carrot; stalks Celery; unit Onion; cloves Garlic; 1 cup Crushed tomato; 6 cups Vegetable broth; 1 tsp Cumin; 2 tbsp Olive oil

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

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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

28 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

Celery

Instructions

1
Sauté the onion, carrot and celery in olive oil for 5 minutes.
2
Add the garlic and cumin and cook one more minute.
3
Stir in the lentils, tomato and broth.
4
Bring to a boil then reduce the heat.
5
Simmer for 35 minutes until the lentils are tender.
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.

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