Description
Cozy up with this delightful Celery and Lentil Soup, perfect for chilly evenings. This hearty and nutritious soup features tender green lentils, crisp celery, aromatic garlic, and a medley of spices that create a comforting bowl of warmth. Ideal for family dinners or impressing guests, this easy recipe will become your go-to comfort food. Enjoy it on its own or paired with crusty bread for an extra treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green lentils, rinsed
- 2 cups fresh celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and dried thyme; cook for an additional minute.
- Add rinsed lentils and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 30–35 minutes until lentils are tender but firm.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg