Lentils often get a bad rap. Let’s face it, straight lentil soup can be a bit boring. But this Spiced Lentil & Vegetable Soup is anything but boring. The lentils combine with a variety of vegetables, a variety of seasonings, and are topped with the fresh taste of cilantro. This isn’t your mother’s lentil soup!
Yield: 5 Servings
Total Time: 50 Minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
1 cup dried green lentils, rinsed
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
6 cups vegetable broth
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Directions:
In a large pot, sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened.
Add cumin, coriander, and smoked paprika, stirring for 1-2 minutes.
Pour in the vegetable broth and add lentils. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes.
Add diced tomatoes and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish Spiced Lentil & Vegetable Soup with fresh cilantro before serving.
Nutritional Information per Serving:
Calories: 220; Total Fat: 1 g; Carbs: 40 g; Dietary Fiber: 15 g; Sugars: 6 g; Protein: 14 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 800 mg
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