By Cajun Alfredo
Country Lentil Soup
9 steps
Prep:20minCook:40min
Serving Size is 2 cups
Updated at: Tue, 16 Apr 2024 23:44:01 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
39
Low
Glycemic Load
19
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories241 kcal (12%)
Total Fat4.3 g (6%)
Carbs48.2 g (19%)
Sugars9.5 g (11%)
Protein14.6 g (29%)
Sodium200 mg (10%)
Fiber10 g (36%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

1 tablespoonolive oil

1 cuponion
medium, chopped

1 cupcelery stalks
chopped

1 cupcarrots
medium, chopped

2 clovesgarlic
minced

½ teaspoondried oregano

½ teaspoondried thyme

½ teaspoonground black pepper

4 cupslow-sodium vegetable broth

1 cupwater

1 cupbrown lentils
uncooked, picked through

1 x 14.5 ounceno-salt-added crushed tomatoes
can

¼ cupfresh parsley
chopped, divided
Instructions
Step 1
1. Warm a large saucepan or pot over medium-high heat.
Step 2
2. Add the oil and heat until shimmering.
Step 3
3. Add the onion, celery, carrots, and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5-8 minutes.
Step 4
4. Add the oregano, thyme, and black pepper. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 5
5. Add the broth, water, lentils, and tomatoes with their juice.
Step 6
6. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to maintain a simmer.
Step 7
7. Cover the pot with a lid and cook until the lentils are tender, about 20-30 minutes.
Step 8
8. Divide the soup between four serving bowls and top each with 1 tablespoon of the parsley.
Step 9
9. Serve warm.
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