Ingredients
- Green or brown lentils
- Carrots
- Celery
- Onion
- Garlic
- Diced tomatoes
- Vegetable broth
- Olive oil
- Cumin and thyme
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Dice onions, carrots, and celery to create a mirepoix for flavor.
- Sauté onions in olive oil over medium heat until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add carrots, celery, and minced garlic; stir to release aromas.
- Mix in rinsed lentils, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover partially, and simmer for 30-40 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg