Hearty Lentil Soup: Your Go-To Comfort Meal
Enjoy a comforting bowl of hearty lentil soup, packed with nutritious lentils, carrots, and celery for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large carrot, chopped
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 2 cups / 400g dried lentils, green or brown, rinsed
- 400 g / 14 oz crushed tomato
- 1.5 litres / 1.5 quarts (6 cups) vegetable or chicken stock / broth, low sodium
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp coriander powder
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add celery and carrot. Cook for 7-10 minutes until softened and the onion is sweet, building the flavor base.
- Stir in lentils, crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, cumin, coriander, and paprika. Bring to a simmer.
- Skim off any scum from the surface, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 35-40 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Remove from heat. Use an immersion blender to pulse a few times, thickening the soup to your desired consistency.
- Adjust soup consistency with a touch of water if needed. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Grate lemon zest over each serving and add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot with crusty bread slathered in butter!
Notes
- For a thicker soup, blend about 1/4 of it with an immersion blender.
- Ensure lentils are well-rinsed before cooking to remove any debris.
- Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Ensure lentils are well-rinsed before cooking to remove any debris.
- Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.