Homemade Strawberry Sorbet with Fresh Berries
Soups & Stews
This lentil soup with vegetables and herbs is a comforting and hearty soup that’s perfect for a chilly evening. Loaded with nutritious lentils, fresh vegetables, and fragrant herbs, this soup is both delicious and healthy.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup dried green or brown lentils, rinsed and drained
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the onion and garlic and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the carrots and celery and sauté for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Add the thyme, oregano, cumin, coriander, and paprika and stir to combine.
Add the lentils, broth, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 30-40 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
Remove the bay leaf and discard.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley and cilantro before serving.
This lentil soup with vegetables and herbs is a comforting and hearty soup that’s perfect for a chilly evening. Loaded with nutritious lentils, fresh vegetables, and fragrant herbs, this soup is both delicious and healthy.
