Mediterranean Lentil Soup
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A hearty lentil soup with bright lemon, fresh herbs, and vegetables in a tomato broth. This is a filling, Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian main with fresh herbs and a warm herb flavor profile.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- 1/3 cup olive oil (best quality (extra virgin))
- 2 cups finely diced yellow onion (1 large onion)
- 2 cups finely diced carrot (4 large carrots)
- 1 cup finely diced celery (3 ribs)
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic (3 cloves )
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup lentils (green or brown, see note 1)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 bay leaves
- 5 cups chicken broth (best quality like Swanson)
- 1 large lemon
- 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon freeze-dried dill (optional)
- Parmesan cheese (optional, for topping)
- Crusty buttered bread (optional, for serving)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 55M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
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- Prep
- 30m
- Cook
- 25m
- Sodium
- 1098mg
- Total sugar
- 10g
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Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 473mg
- Calcium
- 90mg
- Iron
- 2mg
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- PREP
- 30M
- SODIUM
- 1098MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.