Description
This healthy Detox Lentil Soup is jam packed with both nutrients and flavor. A super easy recipe with just two steps and simple ingredients.
Ingredients
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- 2 teaspoons coconut oil OR avocado oil
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery, chopped
- 1/2 of a large onion, chopped
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 6 cloves garlic, grated on a microplane grater
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups dry green or brown lentils, rinsed
- 3 bay leaves
- 4 large springs thyme
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Step: In a large soup pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add in the carrots, celery, onion, salt, and pepper. Saute until the vegetables are softened and the onions are translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add in the garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.
- Step: Add in broth, lentils, bay leaves, and thyme. Bring to a simmer and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and add in the parsley. Serve.
Notes
An ideal nutrient-dense soup for getting back on track with healthy eating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 256 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1482 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 15 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: detox lentil soup, healthy soup, vegan lentil soup, nutrient-dense