Easy Lentil Vegetable Soup

Serves 6-8

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups diced carrots
2 cups diced celery
11/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup green lentils, dry
7 cups vegetable broth
Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Directions

Heat a large pot over medium heat and add olive oil and onion. Cook onion until tender, about 3 minutes. Next add the garlic, carrots, celery and all the spices. Cook vegetable mixture for about 7 minutes, and then add in the lentils and vegetable broth.

Bring soup to a simmer, and simmer until vegetables are cooked through and lentils are done, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately or reheat before serving. Top with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutritional Analysis:
Calories: 120, Carbohydrates: 20g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 1.5g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 1100mg, Fiber: 4g

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