Best Lentil Soup
Lentils are one of the oldest cultivated crops and have been eaten for thousands of years.
This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.
Best Lentil Soup
Ingredients
Instructions
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Rinse the lentils and set aside.
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In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
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Add chopped onion, carrot, celery, and minced garlic. Cook until vegetables are tender.
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Add tomato paste, cumin, paprika, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
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Add rinsed lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes.
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Remove bay leaves and stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice.
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Let the soup rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5g8%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 6g
- Protein 12g24%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
