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A steaming bowl of lentil vegetable soup, featuring lentils, carrots, celery, and herbs, perfect for meal prep.

Lentil Vegetable Soup for Meal Prep

This hearty lentil vegetable soup is perfect for meal prepping. It's packed with vegetables and protein, making it a satisfying and healthy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 large Onion chopped
  • 2 medium Carrots chopped
  • 2 stalks Celery chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
Lentils and Liquid
  • 1.5 cups Brown or green lentils rinsed
  • 6 cups Vegetable broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) Diced tomatoes undrained
Optional Additions
  • 1 cup Chopped spinach or kale added in the last 5 minutes
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice optional, for brightness

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes. Bring the soup to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until lentils are tender. Stir occasionally.
  5. If using, stir in spinach or kale during the last 5 minutes of cooking until wilted. Stir in lemon juice if desired.
  6. Serve hot or let cool completely before portioning into meal prep containers.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 18gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 15gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 30mg

Notes

Store cooled soup in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.

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