Veggie-Packed Hearty Lentil Soup
By Tiffy Cooks
This Veggie-Packed Hearty Lentil Soup is my latest obsession as I’m training for my next marathon! Rich, nutty, and just a little smoky, this yummy spiced lentil soup makes me forget that I’m eating so many vegetables. So, if you need a fridge clean-out day, this is the recipe! It is both healthy and gentle for your gut and packed with a ton of proteins. For a rainy day after training, it’s the perfect bowl to enjoy with a book!
Ingredients
- 1 potato chopped into bite-sized chunks
- 2 carrots chopped into bite-sized chunks
- 1 onion diced
- 1/2 tbsp oil
- 1.5-2 cups dry red lentils washed
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked salt
- 1/2 tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp sweet curry powder
- 6-7 cups Chicken Broth or Vegetable Broth
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Garnishes
- croutons
- red pepper flakes
- chopped parsley
- 1 slice lemon
Instructions
- In a pot, heat oil on medium high and saute the potatoes, onion, and carrots for 3-4 minutes
- Add dried red lentils, minced garlic, smoked paprika, garlic powder, smoked salt, cumin, and sweet curry powder, saute for another 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
- Simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
- Optional: Blend soup until smooth.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with croutons, Red pepper flakes, chopped parsley, and a squeeze of lemon before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 22gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 1921mgPotassium: 1118mgFiber: 24gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5391IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 88mgIron: 7mg
