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Lentil Vegetable Soup: The Best Comforting Recipe for Home Cooks

Lentil & Vegetable Soup

A hearty and nutritious lentil and vegetable soup recipe perfect for any home cook looking to create comforting meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup lentils
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 8 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened.
  3. Stir in garlic, cumin, and paprika, cooking for an additional minute.
  4. Add lentils, vegetable broth, tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
  6. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider adding bay leaves during cooking and removing them before serving.

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Keywords: Lentil & Vegetable Soup