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Flavorful Lentil Soup Recipe for Chilly Days

Hearty and Flavorful Lentil Soup

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil Extra virgin
  • 1 medium Yellow onion Diced
  • 2 medium Carrots Diced
  • 2 ribs Celery Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 cup Brown lentils Rinsed and picked over
  • 6 cups Vegetable broth Low sodium preferred
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper Freshly ground
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley Chopped
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice Freshly squeezed

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 8 to 10 minutes until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and ground cumin, cooking for 1 additional minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in the vegetable broth. Add the rinsed lentils, black pepper, and salt. Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the lentils are completely tender.
  • For a creamier texture, use an immersion blender to pulse a small portion of the soup, leaving the majority of it chunky.
  • Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and lemon juice.
  • Ladle the hot soup into bowls and serve immediately.