Lentil Soup
Devashish
This hearty lentil soup is a nutritional powerhouse that comes together in just one hour. Packed with 18g of protein and 15g of fiber per serving, this comforting bowl delivers both warmth and wellness to your table.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 50 minutes mins
Total Time 1 minute min
Servings 6
Calories 355 kcal
Main Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium yellow onions chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 2 carrots diced, about 1 ¼ cups
- 2 ribs celery chopped about 1 ¼ cups
- 1 cup dry lentils brown or red
- 1 15 oz can garbanzo beans drained
- 1 14.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika or regular
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Garnish
- 6 oz feta cheese crumbles
- 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- crushed red pepper flakes
- pita bread optional, for serving
Add olive oil to a pot over medium heat. Once hot, sauté onion for 5 minutes. Add carrots, celery, garlic, and ginger and sauté a few more minutes.
Add lentils, chickpeas, tomatoes, spices and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30-35 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
Use an immersion blender to puree the soup just a little bit, to add a thick and creamy texture (or blend half of the soup in a food processor or blender).
Stir in vinegar and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, crushed red pepper flakes and feta cheese when serving. Serve with pita bread, if desired.
Calories: 355kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 18gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 1512mgPotassium: 756mgFiber: 15gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 4452IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 239mgIron: 5mg
Keyword comfort food, healthy, hearty, legumes, vegetarian