Vegetarian Lentil Soup
Lentils are a great source of plant-based protein and are packed with essential nutrients like iron and folate.
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: 14.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Lentils
- 4 cup Vegetable broth
- 2 medium Carrots
- 2 stalk Celery stalks
- 1 medium Onion
- 3 clove Garlic cloves
- 2 medium Tomatoes
- 2 leaf Bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils under cold water.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and celery stalks. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables are slightly softened.
- Add cumin powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
- Add lentils, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes or until lentils are tender.
- Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning if needed.
- 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.