Description
Discover the warmth and nutrition of Easy Lentil Vegetable Soup! This quick and healthy recipe is packed with hearty lentils, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic spices, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. Whether you’re looking for a cozy meal on a chilly day or a nutritious option for busy weeknights, this soup delivers delightful flavors in just 30 minutes. Plus, it’s incredibly versatile—feel free to customize it with whatever veggies you have on hand.
Ingredients
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- ⅔ cup lentils (soaked)
- ½ onion (chopped)
- 2 scallions (chopped)
- 1 bunch parsley (thinly chopped)
- 1 cup kale (chopped)
- ½ cup cabbage (chopped)
- ⅔ cup broccoli (chopped)
- 1 grated tomato
- 1 grated red pepper
- 1 grated carrot
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1 tsp mint (dried)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cups water
- 1 mushroom (chopped, optional)
Instructions
- Sauté minced garlic and chopped onion in olive oil over medium heat until fragrant.
- Add grated tomato, ginger, red pepper, and carrot; stir well.
- Mix in cabbage and soaked lentils; season with crushed red pepper and salt. Pour in water and bring to a boil, then simmer for about 15 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Stir in broccoli, kale, scallions, and optional mushrooms; cook for an additional 3–4 minutes until greens are wilted.
- Serve hot topped with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg