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lentil soup recipe

This hearty lentil soup recipe is a quick, healthy, and comforting meal made with simple ingredients, perfect for any day of the week.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric optional
  • 1 cup dried green or brown lentils rinsed
  • 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups fresh spinach or kale optional
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5–6 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in garlic, cumin, paprika, and turmeric. Cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add lentils, diced tomatoes, broth, and bay leaf. Stir well.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer 30–35 minutes, until lentils are tender.
  6. Remove bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Blend part of the soup with an immersion blender if you prefer it creamier.
  8. Stir in spinach or kale until wilted.
  9. Add lemon juice before serving.
  10. Serve warm with crusty bread or salad.