Creamy Lentil Soup
Hearty brown lentils simmer with aromatics and broth until tender, finished with a swirl of cream. A warming, protein-packed weeknight dinner that's ready in under 40 minutes.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 18g
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 3 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup brown lentils, rinsed
- 4 cup vegetable broth
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 to taste salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a pot over medium. Add onion and carrot, stirring, until softened, 5–6 minutes.
- 2
Add garlic, cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 3
Stir in lentils and broth. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered until lentils are tender, 25–30 minutes.
- 4
Stir in cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5
Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot or Dutch oven
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- wooden spoon
- measuring cups and spoons
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