Description

Experience The Best Lentil Soup (Not Watery) packed with rich flavors and wholesome ingredients. This easy, comforting recipe combines brown lentils, fresh vegetables, and spices, offering a delightful meal that’s perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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1/4 cup olive oil
1 large yellow onion (finely chopped)
4 carrots (finely diced)
5 cloves garlic (minced)
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup white wine
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes with basil
1 teaspoon honey
2 cups brown lentils (washed and picked over)
8 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon salt (more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 and 1/2 cups spinach or kale (chopped (remove tough ribs if using kale))
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering.
Add onions and carrots, cooking until the onion softens and becomes translucent, about 8 to 9 minutes.
Stir in garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Pour in white wine and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add crushed tomatoes and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Mix in honey.
Introduce lentils, vegetable broth, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Increase heat to high, bringing the mixture to a boil. Then, partially cover the pot and reduce to a gentle simmer. Cook for 45 minutes or until lentils are tender yet hold their shape.
Incorporate chopped greens, cooking for 5 minutes if using spinach, or 10 to 15 minutes if using kale.
Remove from heat and mix in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and/or additional lemon juice.
Serve warm. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Notes

For more flavor, consider adding other fresh herbs like thyme or bay leaves while cooking.
Using vegetable broth enhances the overall taste, but feel free to substitute with chicken broth if preferred.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 250
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 550mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 39g
Fiber: 15g
Protein: 13g
Cholesterol: 0mg