Description
A hearty and warming stovetop soup made with tender lentils, fresh vegetables, and spices, perfect for a simple one-pot dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- â…” cup lentils, soaked
- ½ onion, chopped
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 1 bunch parsley, thinly chopped
- 1 cup kale, chopped
- ½ cup cabbage, chopped
- â…” cup broccoli, chopped
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1 grated tomato
- 1 grated red pepper
- 1 grated carrot
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1 tsp mint, dried
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups water
- Salt and black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 mushroom, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil, add the minced garlic and chopped onion, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add the grated red pepper, grated tomato, grated ginger, and grated carrot, stirring until they start to soften.
- Stir in the chopped cabbage, soaked lentils, crushed red pepper, and dried mint. Season with salt, then pour in the water, cover, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until lentils are tender and broth thickens slightly.
- Add the broccoli, chopped kale, scallions, and chopped mushroom, cooking for 3 to 4 minutes until greens are bright and slightly tender.
- Turn off the heat, sprinkle with parsley and black pepper before serving.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread or a green salad for a complete meal. Great for meal prep and reheats well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous bowl (approximately 2 cups)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg