Description
A comforting and wholesome lentil soup packed with flavors and textures. Perfect for cozy dinners or as a light lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium Onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 2 stalks Celery
- 2 cups Cubed Potatoes
- 2 medium Carrots
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Dry Green or Brown Lentils
- 1 teaspoon Thyme
- 1 teaspoon Marjoram
- 4 cups Vegetable Stock
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and chop the celery, potatoes, and carrots.
- Sauté the Base: Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté the onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add Remaining Vegetables: Stir in the celery, carrots, and potatoes; cook until they start to soften.
- Incorporate Lentils and Seasonings: Add rinsed lentils, thyme, marjoram, and salt; mix well.
- Pour in Vegetable Stock: Add vegetable stock, bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes.
- Serve: Adjust seasoning if necessary and top each bowl with cheddar and sour cream before serving.
Notes
This soup freezes beautifully; double the recipe and freeze in individual portions for quick meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 15mg