Lentil Soup
This is a robust, hearty and healthy lentil soup which is delicious served on its own or served with a slice of freshly baked bread. This soup is quick to prepare and really comes together with little fuss.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time55 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Light Meals
Cuisine: Soups
Keyword: Lentil
Servings: 6 Bowls
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Large Onions (Chopped)
- 2 Cloves Garlic (Grated)
- 3 Large Carrots (Diced)
- 4 Stalks Celery (Chopped) [2 Long Stalk or 4 Short Stalks]
- 1/2 Teaspoon Chilli Flakes
- 1 Teaspoon Paprika
- 2-3 Bay Leaves
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Cup Lentils
- 6 Cups Chicken Stock [Can be replaced with vegetable stock]
- 1-2 Cups Water
- 1 Can Peeled Tomatoes (Chopped) [400g]
- 2 Cups Cabbage (Sliced)
- 30 Grams Basil (Chopped)
Heat olive oil in a large casserole pot and saute the onions and garlic until soft and translucent.
Add the carrots, celery, chilli flakes, paprika and bay leaves and saute for a further 5 minutes.
Add the salt, lentils, chicken stock, 1 cup of water and the chopped tomatoes. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil. Then reduce the heat and cook covered at a gentle simmer for 35 minutes.
Stir in the cabbage and basil. At this stage if you would like the soup a bit thinner you can add in the additional cup of water. Simmer for a further 15 minutes.
Serve with croutons or fresh bread.
Nutrition Facts
Lentil Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 301
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 7mg2%
Sodium 695mg30%
Potassium 1006mg29%
Carbohydrates 41g14%
Fiber 14g58%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 17g34%
Vitamin A 6725IU135%
Vitamin C 24.7mg30%
Calcium 100mg10%
Iron 4.2mg23%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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