Name: Delicious Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 cup dried green or brown lentils (washed and drained); 1 large onion (diced); 2 carrots (diced); 2 celery stalks (chopped); 3 garlic cloves (minced); 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz); 6 cups vegetable broth; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground turmeric; ½ tsp smoked paprika; 2 bay leaf; 2 cups kale or spinach (finely chopped); 2 tbsp olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish

AuthorJoshua SmithDifficultyBeginner

Yields6 Servings

Prep Time15 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time55 mins

1 cup dried green or brown lentils (washed and drained)

1 large onion (diced)

2 carrots (diced)

2 celery stalks (chopped)

3 garlic cloves (minced)

1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)

6 cups vegetable broth

2 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground turmeric

½ tsp smoked paprika

2 bay leaf

2 cups kale or spinach (finely chopped)

2 tbsp olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook until the onions are translucent and the vegetables begin to soften.

Add minced garlic, cumin, turmeric, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook for another 2 minutes until the spices release their aroma.

Pour in the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, and lentils. Give everything a good stir.

Add bay leaves, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for about 30-35 minutes or until the lentils are tender.

Once the lentils are cooked, adjust seasoning if needed. Remove the bay leaves.

Pour the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro, and enjoy your heartwarming meal!

Pro Tips:

For a creamier texture, blend half the soup and mix it back in.
Add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving for a tangy twist.
This soup pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or a side salad.

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