Description
Warm up with this delicious Vegetarian Lentil Soup, a perfect dish for chilly days and family gatherings. Bursting with flavor and hearty ingredients, this nutritious soup is not only quick to prepare but also budget-friendly, making it ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep. Packed with protein-rich lentils, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic spices, this soup offers a comforting bowl of goodness that everyone will enjoy. Customize it with your favorite additions or toppings for an extra touch of warmth and delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 stalks celery (finely chopped)
- 1 ½ cups cubed potatoes (around 4–5 small potatoes)
- 2 carrots (peeled and sliced)
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup dry green or brown lentils (rinsed)
- ½ tsp thyme
- ½ tsp marjoram
- 6 cups vegetable stock
- ⅓ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp sour cream
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté the onion, garlic, and celery until soft.
- Add cubed potatoes and carrots; season with salt and fry for about 1–2 minutes.
- Stir in lentils, thyme, marjoram, and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for 25–30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then stir in cheese until melted.
- Dissolve sour cream in a small portion of soup before adding back into the pot.
- For creaminess, blend a portion of the soup if desired.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg