Hearty Lentil Soup with Whole Grain Bread

Preparation Time: 30 min.

Difficulty: Easy

Total Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients:

• 100g of lentils
• 500ml of vegetable broth
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 1 medium celery stalk, diced
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of cumin
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1 slice of whole grain bread

Kitchen Tools Needed:

• Pot
• Stirring Spoon
• Measuring Cups
• Bowl

Instructions:

• In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add the lentils, vegetable broth, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer, covered, for about 20 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
• Once cooked, use an immersion blender to blend the soup to your desired consistency, or leave it chunky if you prefer.
• Serve the soup hot alongside a slice of whole grain bread.

Macros:

• Total Calories: 350kcal
• Carbs: 40g
• Proteins: 20g
• Fats: 5g