Mediterranean Lentil Soup
A hearty and flavorful soup packed with nutritious lentils and Mediterranean spices.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 cup onion diced
- 1 cup carrots diced
- 1 cup celery diced
Soup Base
- 1 cup diced tomatoes canned or fresh
- 1 cup lentils green or brown
- 4 cups vegetable broth low-sodium preferred
Spices
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.1 cup onion
- Add diced carrots and celery, cooking for another 5 minutes until softened.
Cooking
- Stir in lentils, diced tomatoes, and spices, then add vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.1 cup onion
- Let it simmer for about 30-35 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Before serving, stir in fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Notes
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The flavors improve after a day, making it an excellent meal prep option. For freezing, transfer to airtight containers for up to 3 months.