Description
A delightful, hearty soup packed with flavors and nutrients, perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 cup green or brown lentils (rinsed)
- 1½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp paprika
- Pinch of red-pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or water)
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes (or tomato paste for thicker texture)
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onion and garlic for 3–4 minutes until soft.
- Add carrots and celery, cook for 3 minutes more.
- Stir in cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, and pepper flakes.
- Add lentils, broth, and crushed tomatoes.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- This soup can be easily adjusted for spice levels.
- For a thicker texture, use tomato paste instead of crushed tomatoes.
- Feel free to add other vegetables as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Quick Mediterranean Lentils Soup, lentil soup, vegetarian soup, healthy soup