Get Me Well Quick Lentil Soup
Warm, nourishing, and packed with immune-boosting ingredients, "Get Me Well Quick Lentil Soup" is your ultimate comfort bowl for chilly days or when you're feeling under the weather. This hearty, one-pot wonder combines protein-rich lentils, vibrant vegetables, and warming spices like cumin, turmeric, and paprika to create a wholesome meal that's as flavorful as it is energizing. Fresh greens like baby spinach or kale add a nutritious twist, while a splash of lemon juice brightens every spoonful. Ready in just 50 minutes, this easy-to-make soup is perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or anytime you need a little pick-me-up. Serve it with crusty bread or enjoy it on its own for a gluten-free, vegan-friendly option that's guaranteed to comfort and satisfy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 medium celery stalks, diced
- 1 cup dried green or brown lentils, rinsed and drained
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, canned with juice
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups baby spinach or kale
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the diced carrots and celery, and cook for 5 minutes until slightly softened.
Stir in the rinsed lentils, canned diced tomatoes (with juice), and vegetable broth.
Add ground cumin, turmeric, coriander, paprika, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
Remove the bay leaf from the soup.
Stir in the baby spinach or kale and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
Finish the soup with fresh lemon juice for a bright, zesty kick.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or pepper if needed.
Serve warm and enjoy this soothing, nutritious soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1334 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.0 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6744 mg | 293% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 197.2 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 52.1 g | 186% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.7 g | ||
| Protein | 55.3 g | 111% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 574 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 22.7 mg | 126% | |
| Potassium | 5759 mg | 123% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
