Lentil Soup
A warming, herb-scented lentil soup that balances earthy lentils with bright lemon and fresh parsley. Hearty enough for a weeknight meal yet simple to prepare with pantry-friendly ingredients.
1 ½ cup brown lentils, rinsed and picked over
2 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
2 carrot, medium, diced
2 stalk celery, diced
3 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 can crushed tomatoes, 14 oz can
6 cup vegetable broth
1 tsp cumin, ground
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1 ½ tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
2 tbsp lemon juice, fresh
¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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