Comforting Vegetable Lentil Soup Recipe
This hearty vegetable lentil soup is a delicious, nourishing dish perfect for any season, packed with garden-fresh flavors and satisfying textures.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 2 cups diced sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 2 cups chopped kale stems removed
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1.5 cups dried lentils rinsed and drained
- 8 cups vegetable broth low-sodium
- 1 can diced tomatoes 28 ounces, with juices
- 2 tablespoons dried thyme
- 0.5 tablespoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon sea salt to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced sweet potatoes, onion, and garlic, and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened.
- Stir in the lentils and add the vegetable broth and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until the lentils are tender.
- Add the chopped kale, thyme, black pepper, and salt. Cook for an additional 10 minutes and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or lemon wedges, if desired.
Notes
This soup is perfect for batch cooking and freezes well. Use a pressure cooker to cut the cooking time in half.