Name: Vegetarian lentil soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 8 cups vegetable broth; 1 1/2 cup lentils; 3 stalks celery, finely chopped; 2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped; 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons dried oregano; 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional); salt and pepper, to taste

Vegetarian lentil soup

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Quick, simple and healthy recipe for vegetarian lentil soup.

Author: Caroline Phelps
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 6 1x
Category: Soup
Method: Boiling
Cuisine: French
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
8 cups vegetable broth
1 1/2 cup lentils
3 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
salt and pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Rinse the lentil in cold water and drain.
In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil, garlic, onions and bell peppers, and cook for 3 minutes until onions are soft. Add carrots and celery and cook for another 3 minutes.
Add vegetable broth and lentils, and bring to a boil. Add cilantro and bay leaves, lower heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Notes

Keep this soup in a storage container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 261
Sugar: 7.2g
Sodium: 792mg
Fat: 5.4g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42.7g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 13g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Find it online: https://pickledplum.com/vegetarian-lentil-soup-recipe/