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Hearty Black Bean Lentil Soup


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  • Author: james-carter
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A nutritious and filling soup made with black beans and lentils, perfect for meal prep and tastes even better the next day.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup black beans, cooked and rinsed
  • 1 cup lentils, rinsed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 celery stalk, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrot, celery, and bell pepper. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Stir in the cumin and paprika; cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the black beans, lentils, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
  4. Cook until the lentils are tender, about 25-30 minutes.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Notes

Prepping ingredients ahead of time can streamline cooking. Rinse lentils to improve texture; add a bay leaf for extra flavor.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 2g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 13g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg