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Black Lentil Veggie Soup

A hearty and nutritious vegan soup made with black lentils and a variety of vegetables.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vegan
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup black lentils rinsed
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium carrots sliced
  • 2 stalks celery sliced
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes canned or fresh
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup spinach fresh

Instructions 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic, sliced carrots, and celery. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the cumin and paprika, cooking for 1 minute.
  5. Add the black lentils, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30-35 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 5000IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Healthy, Soup, Vegan
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