Lentil Soup

Name: Lentil Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion; 2 carrots; 2 celery stalks; 3 garlic cloves; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 250 g dried brown or green lentils; 400 g canned chopped tomatoes; 1.2 L vegetable stock; 1 lemon; salt and pepper

A thick, nourishing, budget-friendly soup that's naturally vegan and packed with protein and fiber.

45 min4 servings290 kcal / serving

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by Culicious Kitchen

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion
2 carrots
2 celery stalks
3 garlic cloves
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
250 g dried brown or green lentils
400 g canned chopped tomatoes
1.2 L vegetable stock
1 lemon
salt and pepper

Method

1
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook the onion, carrots, and celery until softened, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, and paprika and stir 1 minute until fragrant.
2
Add the rinsed lentils, chopped tomatoes, stock, and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir and bring to a boil.
3
Lower to a simmer, partially cover, and cook for 25-30 minutes, until the lentils are completely tender. Stir occasionally. No need to pre-soak these lentils.

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