Description
Warm up with our delicious Vegetarian Lentil Soup, a hearty and nutritious dish perfect for chilly days. This comforting soup combines protein-packed lentils with fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and savory vegetable broth to create a satisfying meal that everyone will love. Easy to prepare and versatile, you can customize it with your favorite vegetables or grains. Enjoy a steaming bowl for dinner, or pack it for lunch the next day; this soup is sure to leave you feeling nourished and content.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 1 ½ cups cubed potatoes (about 4–5 small potatoes)
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped into coins
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup dry green or brown lentils, rinsed
- ½ tsp thyme
- ½ tsp marjoram
- 6 cups vegetable stock
Instructions
- In a large pan over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion, minced garlic, and finely chopped celery in olive oil until the garlic is translucent.
- Add cubed potatoes and sliced carrots; season lightly with salt and fry for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in rinsed lentils, thyme, marjoram, and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for 25–30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Mix a portion of the soup with sour cream for added creaminess before returning it to the pot.
- Optional: Blend part of the soup for a creamier texture if desired.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 10mg