Classic Lentil Soup
This soup is perfect on a cold winter day.
Servings: 4
Calories: 238kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped carrot
- 2 cloves chopped garlic
- 1 cup brown lentils
- 5 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat oil. Add onion, celery and carrots. Saute for about 5 minutes, until softened.
- Add garlic and lentils. Saute for another minute.
- Add broth, thyme and oregano. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes, until lentils are tender.
- Add salt, pepper and parsley. Cook for 1 more minute.
- Serve with crackers or crusty French bread.
Nutrition
Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 1106mg | Potassium: 621mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 264IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 4mg
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