A complete, balanced dish perfect for those following a diet for weight loss. Prepare lentil soup the healthysimplyrecipes way & enjoy the wonderful, healthy taste of one of the most delicious soups from Arab cuisine.
Brown Lentil and Vegetable Soup
Prepare lentil soup the healthysimplyrecipes way and enjoy the wonderful, healthy taste of one of the most delicious soups.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown lentils washed and drained
- 1 large onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 carrot cut into cubes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tomato
- 1.5 teaspoons dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup peas
- 1 potato peeled and cut into cubes
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a deep pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion and carrot and sauté in the oil for 3 minutes. Then add the minced garlic and stir.
- Add the lentils, tomato, vegetable broth, and potato. Stir to combine.
- Season the mixture with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Let it simmer on low heat, covered, for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the peas and stir, then let the mixture cook for another 20 minutes until all ingredients are tender.
- Pour the lentil and vegetable soup into bowls and serve hot, with toasted bread on the side if desired.
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