Description
A warm and comforting Mediterranean lentil soup infused with garlic and herbs, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Olive oil for sautéing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onions, carrots, and celery, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Toss in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add rinsed lentils, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and herbs to the pot.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and cover, letting it simmer for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Stir occasionally and add more broth or water if needed.
- Season with salt, pepper, and fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread for dipping and a sprinkle of Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lentil soup, Mediterranean, vegan soup, comfort food, healthy recipe