Red Lentil Soup with Veggies and Herbs
A hearty and nutritious soup combining red lentils, fresh vegetables, and herbs for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup red lentils (rinsed)
- 1 carrot carrot (diced)
- 1 stalk celery (chopped)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery; cook until softened.
- Add minced garlic and ground cumin; cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in rinsed red lentils and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
You can add fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro for extra flavor.