Lentil Soup Recipe

Inspired by India Oven

Time40m

Serves4

A comforting soup made with lentils, herbs, and spices.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1 cups Lentils

1 medium Carrot

1 stalk Celery

1 medium Onion

3 cloves Garlic

4 cups Vegetable broth

1 can Canned Diced Tomatoes

2 tbs olive oil

1 leaf Bay Leaf

1 tsp Thyme

1 tsp Cumin

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

2 cups Spinach

Method

Cooking Instructions

Prepare the Vegetables

Chop the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Set aside.

Sauté the Aromatics

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.

Add Lentils and Spices

Stir in the lentils, cumin, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes to toast the spices.

Add Broth and Tomatoes

Pour in the vegetable broth and add the canned diced tomatoes and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.

Simmer the Soup

Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.

Add Spinach

Stir in the spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes, until wilted.

Final Adjustments

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove the bay leaf before serving.