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20 Minute Lentil Soup
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20 Minute Lentil Soup

This 20 Minute Lentil Soup is the perfect weeknight meal. Flavorful and nourishing made with simple ingredients.
Servings 5 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 Cup Carrots, diced
  • 3/4 Cup Celery, diced
  • 1 Cup Yellow onion, diced
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 tsp. Cumin
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 2 Cups Vegetable Broth
  • 2 Cups Water
  • 1 Cup Red Lentils
  • Parsley for garnish*
  • Lemon juice for garnish

Instructions

  • In a large pot or dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add in carrot, celery and onion and sautee for about 3-5 minutes, until soft.
  • Season with salt, pepper and cumin, stirring a couple times. Increase heat to medium high and add bay leaf, vegetable broth, water, and lentils.
  • Stir until well mixed and let it come to a soft boil. Cover, reduce to low, and let simmer for 12-15 minutes. Lentils should still be in tact. If you would like a thicker soup, remove lid and let simmer for a few more minutes.
  • Serve warm with fresh parsley or gremolata and fresh squeezed lemon juice.*

Notes

*Make your own gremolata: 1/4 cup of chopped parsley, zest of 1 lemon, and 1 small clove of garlic. Finely chop all of these together, and put on top of your soup.