Mediterranean Lentil Soup: Easy, Healthy, and Hearty Delight
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A delicious and nutritious Mediterranean lentil soup that is easy to prepare and perfect for a hearty meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian, Vegan
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups spinach
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the lentils, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Stir in the spinach until wilted.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
- This soup can be made ahead and tastes even better the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg