How to Make Hearty Lentil Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Hearty Lentil Soup is a warm and satisfying dish that is perfect for chilly winter days. This simple recipe is packed with nutritious ingredients and delicious flavors that will leave you feeling nourished and satisfied. Whether you are looking for a comforting meal to enjoy on a cold night or a healthy option to add to your weekly meal rotation, this hearty lentil soup is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 1 leek, sliced
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 parsnip, scrubbed and diced
  • 1 potato, peeled and diced
  • 1 stalk celery, sliced
  • 1 cup dry lentils, rinsed
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 3 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 dash soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ cup red wine
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan and mix in the onions, carrot, parsnip, celery, potato, and leek. Stir over a medium heat.
  • Place lentils, tomatoes, stock, bay leaves, a splash of the soy and Worcestershire sauces and wine in the saucepan. Stir and bring the mixture to a boil. Cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the lentils are cooked.
  • Remove the bay leaves from the soup. Stir in the cilantro and serve.
  • Nutrition

    395 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 553mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 59g
    • Dietary Fiber: 21g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 49mg
    • Calcium: 126mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 1218mg