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Vegetarian Lentil Soup

A hearty and nutritious vegetarian lentil soup perfect for a cozy meal. Packed with vegetables and flavor, it's easy to make and satisfying.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Vegetarian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 1 piece onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped or minced
  • 2 stalks celery finely chopped
  • 1.5 cups cubed potatoes around 4-5 small potatoes
  • 2 pieces carrots peeled and chopped into coins
  • pinch salt depends on broth saltiness
  • 0.5 cup dry green or brown lentils rinsed
  • 0.5 tsp thyme
  • 0.5 tsp marjoram
  • 6 cups vegetable stock
  • ⅓ cup shredded cheddar see notes
  • 2 tbsp sour cream

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pan. Add onion, garlic, and celery; sauté until soft.
  • Add potatoes, carrots, and salt; cook for 1-2 minutes. Add lentils, thyme, marjoram, and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
  • Remove from heat, stir in cheese, and dissolve sour cream in a small amount of soup before mixing back. Optional: blend part of the soup for creaminess. Season to taste and serve.

Notes

You can adjust salt based on your broth's saltiness. For a creamier texture, blend part of the soup.
Keyword Lentils