Vegetable Lentil Soup

Deliciously hearty and nutritious Vegetable Lentil Soup - a comforting bowl of goodness in every spoonful!

Vegetable Lentil Soup is one of the best comfort foods.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) each unsalted butter and olive oil
  • 2 cups (500 mL) diced Onions
  • 2 cups (500 mL) diced Carrots
  • 2 cups (500 mL) cubed 1-inch (2.5 cm}, Celeriac (Celery Root)
  • 2 cloves Garlic, finely chopped
  • ½ cup (125 mL) chopped fresh Parsley
  • 1 tsp (5mL) each dried oregano leaves, salt and pepper
  • 2 cups (500 mL) brown lentils, rinsed
  • 1 can (540 mL) diced tomatoes, with liquid
  •  8 cups (2 L) vegetable or beef broth

Directions

  1. In large pot, over medium-high heat, cook butter, oil, onions, carrots, celeriac and parlic, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Add parsley, oregano, salt and pepper; cook for 3 minutes.
  3. Stir in lentils, tomatoes and broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add 2 cups (SOO mL) water, cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until lentils are tender.
  5. Pour 1/3 of soup into blender or use hand blender to puree until smooth. Return to pot; stir until combined.
  6. Ladle into bowls.

Preparation Time: 2O minutes | Cooking Time: about 1 hour | Serves 10 |

Nutritional Information:  

Protein: 12 grams | Fat: 6 grams | Carbohydrate: 35 grams | Calories: 240 | Fibre: 6 grams | Sodium: 920 mg

This recipe is courtesy of Foodland Ontario.  Visit the Foodland Ontario website for more recipes.