🥕 One-Pot Vegetable Lentil Soup

✨ Description

Warm, hearty, and packed with colorful vegetables! 🥣🌿 This easy one-pot lentil soup is a cozy and nourishing meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner — with simple ingredients and easy cleanup! ✨

⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes🔥 Cook Time: 35 minutes🕒 Total Time: 45 minutes🍽️ Servings: 6

🛒 Ingredients

• 🫒 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 🧅 1 medium onion, diced

• 🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 🥕 2 carrots, diced

• 🌿 2 celery stalks, diced

• 🍅 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes

• 🫘 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed

• 🥣 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth

• 🌿 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

• 🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon paprika

• 🥬 2 cups fresh spinach

• 🧂 Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 🌿 Fresh parsley, for garnish

• 🍋 Fresh lemon juice, optional

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. 🔥 Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes, until they begin to soften.

2. 🧄 Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Stir and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.

3. 🍅 Add the diced tomatoes, lentils, and vegetable broth. Stir everything together and bring to a gentle boil.

4. 🥘 Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for about 25–30 minutes, or until the lentils and vegetables are tender.

5. 🥬 Stir in the fresh spinach and cook for another 2–3 minutes, until wilted.

6. 🧂 Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Add a small squeeze of fresh lemon juice for extra brightness, if you like. 🍋

7. 🌿 Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm. Enjoy! 🥣✨

🌿 Health Tips

🥕 Add More Veggies: Try adding zucchini, sweet potato, bell peppers, or kale for even more variety.

🫘 Fiber-Friendly: Lentils are a great source of fiber and plant-based protein, making this soup filling and satisfying.

🧂 Watch the Salt: Choose low-sodium vegetable broth so you can control how much salt goes into your soup.

🥬 Add Your Greens: Spinach or kale is an easy way to add leafy greens to the meal.

🌾 Make It Heartier: Serve with whole-grain bread or add a small portion of brown rice or quinoa.

💡 Tip: The soup may thicken as it sits. Simply add a splash of vegetable broth or water when reheating to reach your preferred consistency.

❤️ Enjoy your warm and cozy bowl of goodness!