Lentil Soup (truly good and easy – eat your lentils!)
Lentils are one of the oldest cultivated crops and have been a staple food in many cultures for thousands of years.
This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 14.
Lentil Soup (truly good and easy – eat your lentils!)
Ingredients
Instructions
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Rinse the lentils under cold water.
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In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
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Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are softened.
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Add tomato paste, cumin, paprika, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
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Add lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
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Remove bay leaf and discard.
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Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5g8%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 15g30%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
