Best Easy Soup Recipes: Hearty Mediterranean Lentil Soup Delight
A delicious and hearty Mediterranean lentil soup that’s easy to prepare and perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 cup lentils
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in lentils, broth, tomatoes, oregano, cumin, and bay leaves.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
- Remove bay leaves and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
- Adjust the spices according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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