Lentil Soup
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Dry Lentils Rinsed, Drained, Soaked
- 1 Onion Finely Chopped
- 1 Can Sliced Carrots Drained and Sliced
- 2 Stalks Celery Diced
- 2 Cloves Garlic Minced
- 4 Cups Vegetable Broth
- 1 Tsp Cumin
- 1 Tsp Coriander
- 1/2 Tsp Paprika, Optional
- Salt/Pepper
- Vegetable Cooking Spray
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils under cold water and remove any debris. If you have time, soak the lentils in water for about 30 minutes. Drain before using.
- In a large pot, spray vegetable cooking spray and place over medium heat. Add chopped onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are softened (about 5-7 minutes). Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- If you skipped the sautéing step, simply add the rinsed lentils, chopped onions, carrots, celery, and minced garlic to the pot. Stir in cumin, coriander, smoked paprika (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Add vegetable broth and diced tomatoes (with their juice) to the pot. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until lentils are tender.
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning as needed. Add more salt, pepper, or spices according to your preference.
- This makes 4 BIG servings. Each serving on Weight Watchers is 0 Points.