Hearty Lentil Vegetable Soup

Name: Hearty Lentil Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup brown or green lentils; 400 g canned diced tomatoes; 6 cups vegetable broth; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp thyme; 2 cups kale or spinach; salt and pepper to taste

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This hearty soup combines protein-rich lentils with a variety of vegetables in a flavorful broth. It's a complete meal in a bowl that's both satisfying and healthy. Perfect for meal prep, as the flavors improve overnight, making it an excellent option for busy weekdays.

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A bowl of thick lentil soup with vegetables and herbs

Prep Time15 min

Cook Time40 min

Servings6 servings

Equipment

Large potCutting boardKnife

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil1 onion, diced2 carrots, diced2 celery stalks, diced3 cloves garlic, minced1 cup brown or green lentils400 g canned diced tomatoes6 cups vegetable broth1 tsp cumin1 tsp thyme2 cups kale or spinach salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
2
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3
Add lentils, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, cumin, and thyme. Bring to a boil.
4
Reduce heat and simmer for 30-35 minutes until lentils are tender.
5
Stir in kale or spinach and cook for 5 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper before serving.