🍲 Hearty Lentil & Vegetable Soup

If you’re looking for a warm, nourishing, and satisfying meal, this hearty lentil and vegetable soup is the perfect choice. Packed with protein-rich lentils, potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, and fresh herbs, it’s a wholesome dish full of flavor and goodness.

✨ An affordable, easy-to-make recipe that’s perfect for chilly days or as a healthy meal any time of year.

⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes

🔥 Cook Time: 40 minutes

🍽️ Servings: 6

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🛒 Ingredients

* 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed

* 2 medium potatoes, diced

* 2 carrots, diced

* 1 medium onion, finely chopped

* 2 celery stalks, chopped

* 3 tomatoes, diced (or 1 can diced tomatoes)

* 2 cups fresh spinach

* 2 tbsp olive oil

* 3 garlic cloves, minced

* 1 tsp ground cumin

* 1 tsp paprika

* ½ tsp turmeric

* Salt and black pepper, to taste

* 6 cups vegetable broth or water

* Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

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👨‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Sauté the Vegetables

Heat the olive oil in a large pot.

Add the onion, celery, and carrots and cook for about 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.

2️⃣ Add the Seasonings

Stir in the garlic, cumin, paprika, and turmeric. Cook for 1 minute until aromatic.

3️⃣ Add the Main Ingredients

Add the lentils, tomatoes, and potatoes.

Pour in the vegetable broth or water and bring to a boil.

4️⃣ Simmer

Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for 30–35 minutes, or until the lentils and vegetables are tender.

5️⃣ Finish the Soup

Add the spinach during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

6️⃣ Serve

Serve hot with toasted bread and garnish with fresh parsley.

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💡 Tips

✔️ Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving for extra brightness.

✔️ For a thicker texture, blend a portion of the soup with an immersion blender.

✔️ Feel free to add zucchini or bell peppers for extra vegetables.

✔️ Stores well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and tastes even better the next day.

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😍 The Result

A rich, comforting soup loaded with tender lentils and vegetables in a flavorful broth. Nutritious, filling, and perfect for the whole family.