Lentil and Vegetable Soup recipe

 

Lentil and Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
• 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups spinach leaves, chopped

Lentil and vegetable soup recipe

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and zucchini. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Stir in the lentils, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, water, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer until the lentils are tender, about 30-35 minutes.
5. Remove the bay leaf and stir in the spinach until wilted.
6. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Serve hot with crusty bread.