Simple Lentil Soup

A hearty and simple lentil soup, perfect for a comforting meal. This recipe is naturally vegan and gluten-free.

By RecipeBoss

Servings

Time Required

45 min

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil

1 medium onion

2 medium carrots

2 medium celery stalks

3 cloves garlic

1.5 cups dried lentils

6 cups vegetable broth

14.5 oz diced tomatoes

1 tsp ground cumin

0.5 tsp dried thyme

1 leaf bay leaf

1 to taste salt

1 to taste black pepper

0.25 cup fresh parsley

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1
Dice the onion, carrots, and celery stalks.
2
Mince the garlic.
3
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
4
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
5 min
5
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
6
Rinse the dried lentils under cold water.
7
Add the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, ground cumin, dried thyme, and bay leaf to the pot.
8
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
25 min
9
Remove the bay leaf. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
10
Chop the fresh parsley.
11
Stir in the chopped parsley just before serving.

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