Hearty Healthy Lentil Soup

Lentils are a great source of plant-based protein and are high in fiber, making this soup a nutritious and filling meal.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Hearty Healthy Lentil Soup

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Lentils
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 medium Carrots
• 2 stalks Celery stalks
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 2 leaves Bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Rinse lentils under cold water and set aside.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Saute until vegetables are softened.
3. Add tomato paste, cumin, paprika, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
4. Add lentils and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
5. Remove bay leaves and garnish with fresh parsley.
6. Let the soup rest for 10 minutes before serving.
7. Serve hot and enjoy!

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.