Everyday Lentil Soup
A warming, hearty soup built on brown lentils, vegetables, and broth—ready in under 40 minutes. Naturally vegetarian, infinitely customizable with pantry aromatics.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 186
- Protein
- 13g
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 1 cup brown lentils, rinsed
- 5 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 to taste salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Dice the onion, carrot, and celery into 1/4-inch pieces. Mince the garlic.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Add onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 minutes.
- 4
Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 5
Add lentils and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- 6
Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, 20–25 minutes.
- 7
Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (4–5 quart)
- wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- chef's knife
- cutting board
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