Description
A comforting and nutritious Zucchini Lentil Soup with Herbs, perfect for a cozy meal. Packed with fresh flavors and easy to make!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup dried green lentils
- 1 cup diced zucchini
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils under cold water and drain them.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add the garlic, carrot, and celery. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the zucchini and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the lentils, vegetable broth, thyme, and oregano. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25–30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Creamier Soup: Blend a portion of the soup with an immersion blender.
- Spice Boost: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: zucchini lentil soup, lentil soup, zucchini soup, healthy soup, vegan soup, vegetarian soup, easy soup recipe
