Try this Easy Lentil and Vegetable Soup Recipe 2023

Lentil and vegetable soup  

Lentil and vegetable soup is a hearty and nutritious soup that's perfect for a cozy dinner. Here's a simple recipe that you can try at home:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dried green or brown lentils, rinsed and drained
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, sauté the chopped onion in a little bit of olive oil over medium heat until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
2. Add the minced garlic to the pot and stir well.
3. Add the chopped carrots, celery, and bell pepper to the pot and sauté for another 5 minutes.
4. Add the rinsed lentils to the pot and stir well.
5. Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth and stir well.
6. Add the diced tomatoes and all the spices to the pot and stir well to combine.
7. Bring the soup to a boil and then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
8. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if needed.
9. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley or cilantro.

Enjoy your delicious and hearty lentil and vegetable soup!

Let me know in the comment box if you have any questions or suggestions.

Vegetable Soup Recipe Nutrition information

Here is the nutrition information for the given recipe per serving (assuming it makes 6 servings):

• Calories: 170
• Total fat: 1.2g
• Saturated fat: 0.2g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 782mg
• Total carbohydrate: 31.1g
• Dietary fiber: 13.5g
• Total sugars: 7.6g
• Protein: 11.2g

Please note that this is an estimate and may vary depending on the specific ingredients used and the method of preparation.