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Hearty Classic Lentil Soup

A comforting, nourishing lentil soup made with tender lentils, aromatic vegetables, and warming spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups dry lentils green or brown
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened.
  3. Stir in garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
  4. Add lentils, tomatoes, broth, bay leaf, and spices.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender.
  6. Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning, and serve warm.

Notes

Tastes even better the next day and freezes well.