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Hearty Lentil and Vegetable Soup

Hearty Lentil and Vegetable Soup

The ultimate comfort food, Hearty Lentil and Vegetable Soup is packed with wholesome ingredients and delicious flavors. This easy weeknight dinner will warm your soul and fill your home with delightful aromas. Make it tonight for a nourishing meal!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 270
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 carrots peeled and chopped
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 0.5 cups onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable, low-sodium
  • 1.5 cups brown lentils
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 0.5 teaspoons cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoons kosher or sea salt
  • 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Chef's Knife
  • Peeler

Method
 

  1. Add carrots, celery, and onions to olive oil in the bottom of a medium soup pot. Cook for about 5 minutes until onions are softened and translucent. Add garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  2. Add chicken broth, brown lentils, bay leaf, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and allow to cook for 25 to 30 minutes, until lentils are cooked through and vegetables have softened. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Tip 1: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.
  • Tip 2: You can freeze this soup! Allow it to cool completely, then transfer to freezer-safe containers.
  • Tip 3: This soup pairs wonderfully with a fresh garden salad.
  • Tip 4: Consider doubling the recipe for more meals throughout the week!
  • Tip 5: Allow the soup to sit for a while before serving to let the flavors meld.