French Lentil Soup

French lentil soup, also known as ‘Soupe aux Lentilles’, is a classic dish in French cuisine. It is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making it a popular choice for a healthy and satisfying meal.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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French Lentil Soup

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: French Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup French lentils
• 2 medium Carrots
• 2 stalk Celery stalks
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 2 leaf Bay leaves
• 2 sprig Thyme sprigs
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Rinse the lentils under cold water.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and chopped celery. Cook until vegetables are tender.
4. Stir in tomato paste, lentils, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
5. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat, cover the pot, and simmer for about 30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
7. Remove bay leaves and thyme sprigs.
8. Serve 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 12g24%

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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.