Stovetop Lentil Soup: A Nourishing Recipe of Comfort & Flavor

    1 hour

    medium

    4 servings

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    Ingredients

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    0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
    1 large white white onion, chopped
    2 carrots, peeled and chopped
    4 garlic cloves, minced
    2 teaspoons ground cumin
    1 teaspoon garam masala
    0.50 teaspoon ground turmeric
    0.50 teaspoon ground thyme
    3 roma tomatoes, chopped
    1 cup brown or green lentils, picked over and rinsed
    4 cups vegetable broth, or 4 cups water and 3 bouillon cubes
    2 cups water
    1 teaspoon salt, optional
    0.50 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, to taste
    1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
    1 10oz can Rotel diced tomatoes with habaneros
    cilantro, garnish (optional)

    Directions

    1.

    Rinse your lentils with fresh water before boiling to remove any dust or debris.
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    2.

    Warm the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and carrot and cook, stirring often, until the onion has softened and is turning translucent, about 5 minutes.
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    3.

    Add all remaining ingredients. Raise heat and bring the mixture to a boil, then partially cover the pot and reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook for 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender but still hold their shape.
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