35-Minute Quick & Nutritious High-Protein Lentil Soup Recipe
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A delicious and easy-to-make lentil soup packed with protein and nutrients. Perfect for a quick meal.
- Author: Oliver
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup dried lentils
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Rinse the lentils under cold water.
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in cumin and smoked paprika.
- Add lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Add more broth if you prefer a thinner soup.
- For extra flavor, top with a squeeze of lemon juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg