Lentil soup is a hearty and delicious soup that is perfect for a cold day. It is also a great source of protein and fiber. This recipe is easy to follow and can be made in about 30 minutes.

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried green lentils, rinsed and picked over
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the lentils

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
3. Stir in the lentils, vegetable broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
4. Stir in the parsley and serve hot.

Tips

• You can use any type of lentil for this recipe.
• If you don’t have vegetable broth, you can use water or chicken broth.
• You can add other vegetables to this soup, such as spinach, kale, or zucchini.
• You can also add a variety of herbs and spices to this soup, such as rosemary, oregano, or cumin.