Vegetable Lentil Soup
Protein-packed vegetable soup with tender green lentils, carrots, celery, spinach, and warming spices. Finished with fresh lemon.
Nutrition per serving
195 Calories
12g Protein
32g Carbs
3g Fat
10g Fiber
Ingredients
Instructions
- . Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic, cumin, coriander, and turmeric. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- . Add lentils, broth, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- . Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
- . Season with salt and pepper. Serve drizzled with olive oil and garnished with parsley.
Recipe Notes
- No soaking required—just rinse lentils
- Add lemon off heat to preserve brightness
- Great for meal prep; freezes excellently