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lentil soup

A hearty and nutritious lentil soup perfect for chilly days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups dry lentils
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots large carrots diced
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and diced carrots to the pot. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  3. Add the dry lentils, vegetable broth, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 40-45 minutes until lentils are tender.
  5. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot.

Notes

This lentil soup is hearty, healthy, and easy to prepare.