Yield: 6 servings

Hearty Easy Lentil Vegetable Soup Recipe

A hearty and nutritious soup made with lentils, fresh vegetables, and flavorful spices.

Prep Time15 minutes

Cook Time45 minutes

Total Time1 hour

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried green lentils, rinsed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 2 cups spinach leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in garlic, cumin, and coriander; cook for 1 minute.
4. Add lentils, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes; bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes, until lentils are tender.
6. Stir in spinach and cook for another 2 minutes.
7. Season with salt and pepper, then serve hot.

Notes

For a thicker soup, blend half of it before adding spinach. Great for meal prep and can be frozen.