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SkinnyMS

Hearty Lentil and Vegetable Soup

Hearty and nutritious, this soup is a great choice for dinner.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: Universal
Keyword: Diabetic-Friendly, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 240kcal
Author: SkinnyMs.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 carrots peeled and chopped
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable, low-sodium (1 quart)
  • 1 1/2 cups brown lentils
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Add carrots, celery, and onions to olive oil in the bottom of a medium soup pot. Cook for about 5 minutes until onions are softened and translucent. Add garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Add broth, lentils, bay leaf, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  • Bring to a simmer and allow to cook for 25 to 30 minutes, until lentils are cooked through and vegetables have softened. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 73mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 6
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 6