Description
Warm up on chilly evenings with this cozy celery and lentil soup, bursting with flavor and nutrition. Tender lentils, crisp celery, and aromatic spices create a comforting dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings. Enjoy it garnished with crusty bread or croutons for a delightful meal that feels like a warm hug in a bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 2 cups diced celery
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in diced celery, carrots, and minced garlic; cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add rinsed lentils, cumin, and thyme; stir for 1 minute to coat with spices.
- Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover partially and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- For a creamier texture, blend part of the soup using an immersion blender while leaving some chunks intact.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg