Absolute Best Lentil Soup for a Cozy, Heartwarming Meal

Enjoy the Absolute Best Lentil Soup, a creamy and nourishing dish ready in just 25 minutes, perfect for chilly evenings.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 bowls

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Soup Base

1 cup Dried Red Lentils Can substitute with green lentils.
1 unit Yellow Onion Chopped finely.
2 cloves Garlic Minced.
2 medium Carrots Diced.
2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can use any neutral oil.

For Flavor

1 tablespoon Curry Powder Can substitute with cumin or other spice blends.
1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust for dietary needs.

For the Liquid

1 cup Canned Tomato Sauce
4 cups Low-Sodium Chicken or Vegetable Broth Can substitute with water.

For the Finish

2 cups Baby Spinach Can substitute with kale or other greens.

Equipment

large pot or Dutch oven

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prep Vegetables: Peel and dice the carrots and onion, and mince the garlic. Set aside.
Rinse Lentils: Measure and rinse the lentils until water runs clear.
Sauté Base: Heat olive oil in a pot, add carrots and onions, sauté for 5 minutes.
Add Aromatics: Stir in garlic, curry powder, cumin, thyme, and salt; cook for an additional minute.
Combine: Add lentils, tomato sauce, and broth; mix well.
Simmer: Bring to a simmer; cover and cook for 18-22 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in Spinach: Off heat, add spinach and stir until wilted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 13gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 12gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 4000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers for up to 5 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months. Adjust consistency when reheating as needed.

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