Description
Cozy Celery and Lentil Soup is your perfect companion for chilly evenings, delivering warmth and comfort in every spoonful. Packed with tender lentils, crisp celery, and aromatic herbs, this hearty soup not only nourishes the body but also lifts the spirit. Easy to prepare, it’s an ideal dish for busy weeknights. Enjoy it with crusty bread for a complete meal that feels like a warm hug on a cold day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
- 2 cups fresh celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1–2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prep vegetables: Wash and dice the onion, slice the celery, chop the carrots, and mince the garlic.
- Sauté onion in olive oil over medium heat until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and cook until golden.
- Add celery and carrots; sauté for another 5 minutes until they soften.
- Stir in lentils, vegetable broth, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Remove bay leaves; add lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg