Description
Scottish Lentil Soup is a cozy, hearty dish that brings warmth and comfort to chilly evenings. Packed with nutritious lentils, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic spices, this soup not only satisfies your hunger but also delights your senses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils (dried)
- 2 medium carrots (diced)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 celery stalks (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Chop the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic into small pieces.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the chopped carrots and celery; cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, and bay leaves. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Remove bay leaves; season with thyme, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with optional fresh parsley or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Scottish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg