Stove Top Lentil Soup
An excellent vegetarian meal full of nutrients and takes only 10 minutes to prep.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 sweet onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 celery ribs, chopped (about 1 1/4 cups)
- 1 large carrots, chopped (about 1 1/4 cups)
- 2 cups lentils, green or brown, rinsed
- 1 14 oz. can diced tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth, low sodium
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander
- 1 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and onion to pot and cook for 2 minutes or until slightly softened.
- Add celery and carrots and cook for 7 - 10 minutes or until softened.
- Stir in all remaining ingredients except the lemon and salt.
- Increase heat and bring to a simmer. Place lid on and turn heat down to simmer for 35 - 40 minutes or until lentils are soft.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add lemon juice just before serving.
Notes
Adapted from: www.recipetineats.com/lentil-soup
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