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Hearty Lentil Soup

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A wholesome and rustic lentil soup, perfect for a nutritious one-pot meal.

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 cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Add garlic, cumin, and thyme. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, and bay leaf.
  4. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 45-60 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
  5. Remove the bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Soaking lentils is not necessary for this recipe.
  • This soup tastes even better the next day.

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