YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Hearty Lentil Vegetable Soup
A warming bowl of Hearty Lentil Vegetable Soup, brimming with tender lentils, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs. This nutritious soup offers a satisfying blend of textures and flavors that comfort from the first spoonful, making it perfect for any meal of the day.
INGREDIENTS
1.5 cups cooked lentils
1 medium carrot
2 stalks celery
1 medium onion
1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes
2 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 cup spinach
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
PREPARATION
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent.
Stir in the diced carrot and celery, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
Add the cooked lentils, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, dried thyme, and bay leaf.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
Allow the soup to simmer for 20-25 minutes so the flavors meld together.
In the last 5 minutes of cooking, stir in the spinach until wilted.
Remove the bay leaf, taste, and adjust salt and pepper as desired before serving.