Description
Cozy up with a bowl of Cozy Celery and Lentil Soup, the perfect comfort dish for chilly evenings. Packed with vibrant vegetables and protein-rich lentils, this hearty soup warms both body and soul. It’s easy to make and bursting with flavor, making it an ideal choice for meal prepping or sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green lentils, rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in garlic until fragrant.
- Add diced carrots and celery; cook for another 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in lentils, thyme, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30-35 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, optionally garnished with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg