Description
This Mediterranean Lentil Soup is cozy, nutritious, and packed with flavor, making it a must-try for dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Lentils (green or brown)
- 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium Onion (diced)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 medium Carrots (diced)
- 2 stalks Celery (diced)
- 1 medium Red Bell Pepper (diced)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (optional)
- 4 cups Vegetable Broth (or water)
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- to taste Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Once shimmering, add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Incorporate diced carrots, celery, and bell pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Sprinkle in ground cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir for one minute to bloom the spices.
- Mix in the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer and cover. Cook for 30-35 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm, garnished with extra parsley or a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Mediterranean Lentil Soup, Vegan Soup, Healthy Soup