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green lentil soup

Green Lentil Soup

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This green lentil soup is a budget-friendly, nourishing meal made with simple pantry ingredients. It’s hearty, filling, and perfect for everyday cooking, meal prep, or freezer storage.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Vegetarian
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup green lentils, rinsed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 Stalks celery, diced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth (or water + bouillon)
  • 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin (optional)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice or vinegar (for finishing) (optional)

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Prep the vegetables
    Chop the onion, dice the carrots and celery, and mince the garlic.
  2. Build the base
    Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic, carrots, and celery; cook for another 2 minutes.
  3. Add lentils and liquid
    Add green lentils, vegetable broth, salt, pepper, and bay leaf or cumin. Stir well.
  4. Simmer gently
    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender.
  5. Adjust texture and seasoning
    Remove bay leaf. For a thicker soup, mash some lentils with a spoon or blend a small portion. Taste and adjust salt. Finish with lemon juice or vinegar if using.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 14gFat: 6gFiber: 12g

Notes

  • No soaking required for green lentils.
  • Soup thickens as it sits, add water when reheating if needed.
  • Use frozen vegetables if fresh ones are unavailable.

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