Description:
Lentil soup is a hearty and nutritious soup that is easy to make and delicious to eat. Here is a basic recipe for lentil soup:
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 cups dry lentils
- 8 cups water
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
Directions
- Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; cook and stir until onion is tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, bay leaf, oregano, and basil; cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in lentils, and add water and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer until lentils are tender, at least 1 hour.
- When ready to serve, stir in spinach and cook until it wilts. Stir in vinegar and season with salt and pepper; taste and adjust as needed.
Nutrition
- Total Fat 10g
- Saturated Fat 1g
- Sodium 131mg
- Total Carbohydrate 48g
- Dietary Fiber 22g
- Total Sugars 3g
- Protein 18g
- Vitamin C 13mg
- Calcium 98mg
- Iron 6mg
- Potassium 970mg
