Hearty Lentil Soup

• porties: 3-4
• actieve tijd: 10 min
• totale tijd: 40-45 min

Ingrediënten

1 tbsp olive oil

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 carrot, diced

1 celery stalk, diced

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp turmeric (optional, anti-inflammatory)

1 cup dry green or brown lentils, rinsed

1 can (400 g) diced tomatoes

4 cups vegetable broth (or water + 1 stock cube)

1–2 cups chopped spinach or kale (added at the end)

Juice of ½ lemon

Salt and pepper to taste

Optional for extra protein: ½ cup cooked quinoa or ½ cup edamame added before serving

Instructies

Heat olive oil in a large pot.

Add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery; sauté 5–7 min until softened.

Add cumin, paprika, and turmeric; cook 1 min until fragrant.

Stir in lentils, tomatoes, and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low and simmer 25–30 min until lentils are tender.

Stir in spinach/kale and lemon juice in the last 2–3 min.

Season to taste. Serve warm, with the salad on the side.

Notities

🌈 Flavor Variations

Spicy Moroccan: Add ½ tsp chili + 1 tsp coriander + garnish with fresh mint.

Creamy Coconut Lentil: Replace 1 cup broth with light coconut milk.

Mediterranean: Add diced zucchini, roasted capsicum, and oregano.

Protein Boost: Stir in ½ cup Greek yoghurt or a scoop of unflavored protein powder (just before serving).