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Hearty Lentil Soup

A warm and comforting lentil soup loaded with vegetables and spices, perfect for a healthy meal.A warm and comforting lentil soup loaded with vegetables and spices, perfect for a healthy meal.

A warm and comforting lentil soup loaded with vegetables and spices, perfect for a healthy meal.

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Published: Apr 10, 2025Last updated: May 2026
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Hearty Lentil Soup

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

40 min

Total Time

50 min

Servings

4

Calories

300 kcal

per serving

This lentil soup is rich in flavor and nutrients. It features lentils, fresh vegetables, and aromatic spices simmered to perfection.

Ingredients

Servings:
4
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Step-by-step preparation

1Step 1Rinse the lentils under cold water.

Rinse the lentils under cold water.

2Step 2In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté chopped onion and garlic until softened.

In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté chopped onion and garlic until softened.

3Step 3Add diced carrots and celery, and cook for 5 minutes.

Add diced carrots and celery, and cook for 5 minutes.

4Step 4Stir in the lentils, tomatoes, bay leaves, and cumin.

Stir in the lentils, tomatoes, bay leaves, and cumin.

5Step 5Pour in the vegetable broth, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil.

Pour in the vegetable broth, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil.

6Step 6Reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes until the lentils are tender.

Reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes until the lentils are tender.

7Step 7Remove bay leaves and serve hot.

Remove bay leaves and serve hot.

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Kitchen tip

Let the soup rest for 5 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

Calories

300

Fat

7g

Carbs

45g

Protein

15g

The rings show the share of the reference daily intake per serving, based on a 2,000 kcal diet.

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