Description
Spicy Lentil & Vegetable Soup is a vibrant, hearty dish that combines wholesome ingredients and aromatic spices for a comforting bowl of goodness. Perfect for chilly evenings or as an easy meal prep option, this soup bursts with flavor while nourishing your body. It’s versatile enough to accommodate various dietary needs and is sure to impress at any gathering. Grab your ingredients and discover the magic of this warming soup!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp chili powder or cayenne pepper (to taste)
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in carrots and celery; cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, cumin, and coriander; sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in lentils, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- In the last few minutes of cooking, add spinach or kale. Season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg