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Hearty Vegetable Lentil Soup

Gentle lentils and assorted vegetables simmered in a delicious broth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dried lentils rinsed
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot and cook the onion, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes.
  2. Add the lentils, tomatoes, and broth, then bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes until the lentils are tender.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Notes

A splash of vinegar at the end brightens the whole pot.