Hearty Lentil Soup

Lentils are a great source of plant-based protein and are commonly used in vegetarian and vegan dishes.

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: 13.

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Hearty Lentil Soup

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

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

Instructions

1. Rinse the lentils and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
3. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Sauté until vegetables are softened.
4. Add lentils, vegetable broth, tomato paste, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until lentils are tender.
6. Remove bay leaves and garnish with fresh parsley.
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 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.