Description
Scottish Lentil Soup is the ultimate comfort dish, perfect for warming up on chilly days. This nourishing recipe combines earthy lentils with vibrant vegetables and aromatic spices, creating a satisfying bowl of goodness that is both healthy and delicious. Quick to prepare, it transforms simple ingredients into a delightful experience that comforts the heart and soul. Enjoy this versatile soup as either a main course or a hearty side, and let every spoonful wrap you in cozy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Sauté onion, carrots, and celery in olive oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in rinsed lentils and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- Season with cumin, salt, and bay leaves; reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Optionally blend part or all of the soup for a creamier texture.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Scottish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg