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Mediterranean Lentil Soup

A hearty and nutritious soup made with lentils, vegetables, and Mediterranean spices, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main, Soup
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks celery diced
  • 1 medium bell pepper diced
Lentils and Broth
  • 1 cup dry lentils green or brown
  • 6 cups vegetable broth low sodium
Spices and Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked
  • 1 teaspoon thyme dried
  • 1 bay leaf bay leaf
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
Finishing Touches
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Vegetables
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and bell pepper. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until vegetables are softened.
  2. Stir in the cumin, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Cook the Lentils
  1. Add the lentils and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and add the bay leaf.
  2. Cover and simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
Finish and Serve
  1. Remove the bay leaf. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  2. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 15gSugar: 4g

Notes

This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and freezes well for up to 3 months.

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