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A steaming bowl of hearty lentil soup garnished with herbs.

Best way to grow heartier Lentil Soup: 3 tips Lentil Soup

This recipe focuses on making a heartier lentil soup with three key tips to enhance its flavor and texture. It's a delicious and comforting meal perfect for any time of year.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup Lentils brown or green
  • 6 cups Vegetable broth
  • 2 Carrots diced
  • 2 Celery stalks diced
  • 1 Onion diced
  • 2 Garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1 can Diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • 2 cups Spinach fresh
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 0.5 tsp Coriander

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse the lentils thoroughly under cold water and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Cooking the Soup
  1. Add diced carrots, celery, and onion and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Stir in minced garlic, tomato paste, cumin, and coriander, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes to the pot and bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
  5. Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serving
  1. Ladle the hot lentil soup into bowls and serve immediately.

Notes

For a heartier soup, consider blending a portion of the soup before serving, or adding a touch of cream or coconut milk for added richness. You can also add other vegetables like potatoes or sweet potatoes for extra substance.