Lentil Soup Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Ingredients

   Rinse the lentils under cold water and set aside. Chop the carrots, celery, and onion into small pieces. Mince the garlic cloves.

2. 2

   Sauté the Vegetables

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

3. 3

   Add Garlic and Spices

   Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly until the garlic becomes fragrant.

4. 4

   Combine Other Ingredients

   Add the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, canned diced tomatoes (with their juice), and bay leaf to the pot. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

5. 5

   Simmer the Soup

   Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 25-30 minutes or until the lentils are tender.

6. 6

   Finish the Soup

   Remove the bay leaf from the soup. Stir in the fresh parsley just before serving. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

7. 7

   Serve

   Ladle the lentil soup into bowls and serve hot, optionally garnished with more fresh parsley.