Easy Lentil Soup

Lentils are an excellent source of plant-based protein and are often used as a meat substitute in vegetarian and vegan dishes.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 13.

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Easy Lentil Soup

Cooking Method: Boiling Cuisine: International Courses: Gluten free, Lunch, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 30 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Lentils
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 medium Carrot
• 2 medium Celery stalk
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 leaf Bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Rinse the lentils under cold water and set aside.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the lentils, vegetable broth, tomato paste, bay leaves, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are cooked through.
4. Remove the bay leaves and discard. Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.