Tomato Lentil Soup
A hearty and nutritious soup combining tomatoes, lentils, and aromatic spices for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup dried brown or green lentils, rinsed
- 5 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp salt, or to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, optional
- Juice of 1/2 lemon lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in tomato paste, spices, and cook for 1 minute.
- Add tomatoes, lentils, broth, bay leaf, and salt; bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes.
- Remove bay leaf, stir in lemon juice, and adjust seasoning. Serve garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of olive oil or a squeeze of lemon before serving.