How to Make Winter Lentil Vegetable Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

As the winter season approaches, there's nothing quite like a comforting and nourishing bowl of soup to warm the soul. And when it comes to hearty and wholesome soups, a winter lentil vegetable soup is a perfect choice. Packed full of nutritious ingredients and delicious flavors, this soup is a great way to stay healthy and satisfied during the colder months.

What makes this winter lentil vegetable soup so special is the combination of hearty lentils and a variety of nutritious vegeta...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup red or green lentils
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 3 carrots, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon curry powder

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 to 1 - cup servings

  • Place the lentils into a stockpot or a Dutch oven and add water to twice the depth of the lentils. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and let simmer for about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse lentils; return them to the pot.
  • Add onion, celery, cabbage, tomatoes, chicken broth, carrots and garlic to the pot and season with salt, pepper, sugar, basil, thyme and curry. Cook, simmering for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until desired tenderness is achieved.
  • Nutrition

    112 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 938mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 25mg
    • Calcium: 86mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 590mg