Loaded Veggie Lentil Soup
This comforting vegetarian soup is packed with a variety of colorful vegetables and protein-rich lentils, making it a satisfying and wholesome meal option.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large sweet onion diced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 1 arge carrot diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. dried basil
- 1 tsp. salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper or to taste
- 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup green lentils
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups baby spinach
Instructions
- Heat a large soup pot over medium high heat and add the oil. Once heated, add the onion, celery, carrot, and bell pepper. Sauté until mostly tender, about 7 minutes.
- Add the garlic, spices, and tomato paste. Saute another 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the canned tomatoes in their liquid, the lentils, and broth and bring to a low boil. Reduce the heat to low, then cover and simmer until the lentils are just tender, about 40-50 minutes.
- Stir in the spinach and simmer for another 3 minutes. Remove from heat, adjust seasoning as needed and enjoy!