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Amazing Hearty Lentil Soup: 1 hour joy

Hearty Lentil Soup
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A hearty and filling lentil soup packed with vegetables and herbs, perfect for a nourishing lunch or dinner. This recipe is designed to be simple, flavorful, and satisfying.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Stir in garlic, thyme, rosemary, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, and bay leaf to the pot.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 30-40 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
  6. Remove bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For a thicker soup, mash some of the lentils against the side of the pot before serving.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like potatoes, zucchini, or spinach.
  • This soup can be made ahead of time and reheats well.

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