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Lentil Soup

Try this healthy and easy lentil vegetable soup recipe – it’s super comforting, simple and nourishing!

BY Lisa M, MAY 27, 2023

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Lentil Soup (Recipe)

Ingredients


  • 1 1/4 cups dried brown lentils , rinsed and picked over
  • 1 1/2 cups diced carrots (3 medium)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (Kasadrinos **FREE Bottle**)
  • 1 1/2 cups diced yellow onions (1 medium)
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic (4 cloves)
  • 4 (14.5 oz) cans vegetable broth
  • 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups diced zucchini (1 medium)
  • 2 cups packed chopped kale or spinach or greens
  • 12 oz potatoes — cut into bite sized pieces (optional)
  • 1½ cups frozen corn (optional)
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp minced parsley, (optional for garnish)

Instructions

  • 1.  Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. 


  • 2. Add carrots and onions and saute 2 minutes then add garlic and saute 2 minutes longer. 


  • 3.Pour in vegetable broth and tomatoes. Add in lentils, basil, oregano, thyme and season with salt and pepper to taste. 


  • 4. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.


  • 5. Add in zucchini and (kale, spinach, or greens) and simmer 10 minutes longer, if using spinach wait to add it until the last 2 minutes. 


  • 6. Stir in lemon juice and add up to 1 cup of water to thin as needed (as the soup rests the lentils soak up more of the broth). 

Enjoy!

Servings : 6
Ready in : 35-40 Minutes
Course : Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish

Calories: 300kcal

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