Time
40 min
Serving
6 persons
Calories
0
A hearty, delicious soup packed with healthy ingredients like lentils, vegetables and herbs and spices for added flavor. This vegan lentil soup is perfect for a cozy family dinner on a cold night.
Ingredients
- lentils: 1 cup
- carrots: 2 piece
- celery stalks: 2 piece
- onion: 1 piece
- garlic: 2 clove
- oregano: 1 tsp
- rosemary: 1 tsp
- salt and pepper: (to taste)
- vegetable broth: 4 cups
- olive oil:
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Stages of cooking
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Rinse the lentils under cold water and set aside.
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Chop the carrots, celery, and onion into small pieces.
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In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, and celery and cook until they begin to soften.
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Add the garlic, oregano and rosemary and stir for about 1 minute.
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Add the lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 25-30 minutes until the lentils are tender.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve hot with a slice of whole grain bread. Enjoy!
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Optional: You can add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and some chopped parsley before serving.
