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Lentil Vegetable Soup Recipe

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This hearty Lentil Vegetable Soup combines wholesome lentils, fresh vegetables, and savory herbs to create a nutritious and comforting meal. Perfect for a cozy lunch or dinner, this soup is both filling and flavorful, made with simple ingredients and a healthy no-oil sauté method.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 large carrot, diced
  • 5 oz. mushrooms, diced
  • 8 oz. white potato, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-2 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped (optional)

Pantry

  • 15 oz. can diced tomatoes (or fire-roasted)
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed and drained
  • 1 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Prepare Vegetables: Dice the onion, carrot, and celery, then separately dice the mushrooms and potato. Set all aside.
  2. Sauté Base Vegetables: Heat a stockpot over medium-high heat and add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 7-8 minutes using 3 tablespoons of water or vegetable broth as a no-oil cooking method, adding more liquid as needed to prevent sticking.
  3. Prepare Garlic: While the base vegetables cook, mince the garlic cloves finely.
  4. Add Remaining Vegetables and Seasoning: Once the onion is translucent, add the minced garlic, diced mushrooms, diced potato, and Italian seasoning. Stir and sauté for another 2-3 minutes to develop flavor.
  5. Add Liquids and Lentils: Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juice, vegetable broth, and rinsed lentils. Increase the heat to bring the soup to a light boil.
  6. Simmer Soup: Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer gently for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and cooked through.
  7. Add Spinach and Season: In the last few minutes of cooking, stir in the roughly chopped spinach if using. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Notes

  • Using water or vegetable broth for sautéing keeps the soup oil-free and healthy.
  • If you prefer a thicker soup, you can blend a portion of the soup before adding the spinach.
  • Lentils do not require soaking and cook quickly, but rinsing is important to remove any debris.
  • Fire-roasted diced tomatoes add a smoky depth of flavor but regular diced tomatoes work well too.
  • For a protein boost, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a sprinkle of grated cheese when serving (if not vegan).
  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://avascooking.com/lentil-vegetable-soup-recipe/