A hearty and nutritious lentil soup that's easy to make and perfect for a comforting meal. Packed with vegetables and spices, this soup is both flavorful and healthy.
Preparation time
15min
Cooking time
40min
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 1 bay leaf
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 carrot
- 2 celery stalk
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup lentils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups spinach
- 0.5 teaspoon thyme
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cups vegetable broth
Directions
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Step 2
Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in minced garlic and tomato paste. Cook for another 2 minutes.
Step 4
Add lentils, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, cumin, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
Step 5
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
Step 6
Remove bay leaf and stir in chopped spinach. Cook for another 5 minutes, until spinach is wilted.
Step 7
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot.