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Hearty Lentil Vegetable Soup

A close-up of a steaming bowl of hearty lentil vegetable soup with chunks of sweet potato and spinach.
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A simple and healthy lentil soup packed with vegetables, perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 2 cups chopped carrots
  • 2 cups chopped celery
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup chopped kale or spinach

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Add garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Pour in vegetable broth, add rinsed lentils, diced tomatoes, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
  5. Stir in kale or spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Notes

  • For a thicker soup, mash some of the lentils against the side of the pot with a spoon.
  • This soup freezes well. Let it cool completely before transferring to airtight containers.
  • Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.

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