Hearty Mediterranean Lentil Soup in Just 30 Minutes
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A hearty and flavorful Mediterranean lentil soup packed with vegetables and spices.
- Author: eva
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup dried lentils
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Rinse lentils and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened.
- Stir in garlic, cumin, and paprika. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add lentils, broth, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Soak lentils for faster cooking.
- Adjust spices to taste.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg