Description
Vegetarian Lentil Soup Bowl is a nourishing and hearty dish that envelops you in warmth with every spoonful. This delightful soup combines protein-packed lentils with fresh vegetables and aromatic spices, making it perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings. It’s easy to prepare and allows for customization based on your pantry staples, ensuring a comforting meal that’s both satisfying and healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened.
- Stir in lentils, cumin, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper; sauté for 2 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and canned tomatoes (with juice). Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer for about 30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Add spinach or kale and stir until wilted. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg