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Hearty Lentil Soup

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A simple and comforting lentil soup recipe, perfect for a healthy and budget-friendly meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in garlic, thyme, rosemary, cumin, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Add the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, and bay leaf to the pot.
  5. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
  6. Remove the bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For a thicker soup, mash some of the lentils against the side of the pot.
  • Add a splash of vinegar or lemon juice at the end for brightness.
  • This soup is great for meal planning and tastes even better the next day.

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