Easy Hearty Lentil Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cupBrown or green lentils
• 2Carrots, diced
• 2Celery stalks, diced
• 1 mediumOnion, chopped
• 3Garlic cloves, minced
• 6 cupsVegetable broth
• 14.5 ozCanned diced tomatoes
• 1Bay leaf
• 1 tspDried thyme
• 1 tbspOlive oil
• to tasteSalt
• to tasteBlack pepper

Nutrition

Per serving, estimated

Calories

250 kcal

Protein

15 g

Carbs

40 g

Fat

5 g

Steps

1. 1

   Rinse lentils thoroughly under cold water.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery, and cook until softened, about 8-10 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in minced garlic, dried thyme, and cook for another minute until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes (undrained), and bay leaf to the pot. Bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until lentils are tender. Stir occasionally.

6. 6

   Remove bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.