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One Pot Lentil Soup for a Cozy Dinner

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Make this simple, hearty lentil soup entirely in one pot for easy cleanup on a cold evening.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, thyme, and rosemary. Add the bay leaf.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
  6. Remove and discard the bay leaf. Season the soup with salt and pepper to your preference.
  7. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For a thicker soup, mash about one cup of the cooked lentils against the side of the pot before serving.
  • Add a splash of vinegar (like red wine or balsamic) at the end to brighten the flavor.
  • This soup keeps well in the refrigerator for up to four days.

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