Lentil And Vegetable Soup Recipe
I'm so thrilled to share my delicious Lentil and Vegetable Soup recipe! It's perfect for a cozy meal, loaded with nutrients, and super easy to make. 🥕🍅 Let's dive right into it!
Equipment
- To make this soup, you'll need a few basic tools:
- Large pot: Big enough to hold all the ingredients comfortably.
- Stirring Spoon: For mixing everything together.
- Cutting Board and Knife: Essential for chopping veggies.
- Measuring Cups and Spoons: For precise measurements.
- Ladle: Handy for serving the soup.
- These tools make the process simple and fun, ensuring everything is cooked just right.
Ingredients
You'll love how wholesome this soup is. Here's what I use:
- 1 cup lentils rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 carrots sliced
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup spinach optional but healthy!
These ingredients make the soup hearty and full of flavor.
Instructions
- Making this soup is a breeze. Here’s what I do:
- Heat olive oil: in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until they're soft.
- Stir in garlic: and cook for another minute.
- Add lentils, tomatoes, broth, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat: and cover. Let it simmer for about 30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Stir in spinach: for added greens and cook for 5 more minutes.
Once it's ready, serve hot and enjoy! 🍲
Notes
I love how customizable this soup is.
Feel free to add more veggies if you like, such as zucchini or bell peppers.
If you want a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro can brighten the soup right before serving.
Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to a week; it tastes even better the next day!
Enjoy experimenting with flavors. 😊