Filled with earthy lentils and vegetables, Mediterranean Lentil Soup is a hearty soup and easy to make. Rich and flavorful it will become your go-to meal again and again!
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried orange lentils
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped carrots
- 4 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
- 1 cup water
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon yellow curry
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 lemon optional
Instructions
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Dice the onion, carrots and celery.
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Heat a heavy stock pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and the vegetables. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until they just begin to soften.
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Next add the spices. Stir them in and mix well with the vegetables – add the lentils and sauté for another minute and add the stock & water.
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Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil, reduce to medium low and continue to simmer the soup, stirring occasionally. It will take about another 15 minutes until the lentils are completely cooked.
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When the lentils are cooked, remove from the heat and finish by squeezing the juice of half a lemon into the soup, stir to combine and serve.
Notes
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Nutrition
Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 836mg | Potassium: 580mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1970IU | Vitamin C: 9.2mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 3.3mg
Looks delicious and easy to make as well as quick. Good job