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Hearty Lentil Soup with Veggies
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Prep Time
15
minutes
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Cook Time
40
minutes
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Total Time
55
minutes
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Servings
6
Ingredients
1 1/2
cups
Brown lentils
Rinsed and sorted
3
medium
Carrots
Peeled and diced
2
ribs
Celery
Diced
1
medium
Yellow onion
Finely chopped
3
cloves
Garlic
Minced
6
cups
Vegetable broth
Low-sodium
2
tbsp
Olive oil
1/4
cup
Fresh parsley
Chopped, for garnish
1
tsp
Salt and black pepper
To taste
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the diced onions, carrots, and celery, sautéing for 5 to 7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the rinsed lentils and vegetable broth, stirring well to combine.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 30 to 35 minutes until the lentils are tender.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. For a thicker consistency, use an immersion blender to lightly puree a small portion of the soup.
Ladle into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.