Vegetable and Lentil Soup with Carrots

This Vegetable and Lentil Soup with Carrots is a nourishing, hearty dish perfect for a midnight snack. Packed with protein and fiber, it's a comforting way to end your day while staying healthy.

Ingredients

• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Carrots - 2 medium, diced
• Celery - 1 stalk, diced
• Onion - 1 small, chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Vegetable broth - 500 ml
• Red lentils - 100 grams, rinsed
• Tomato paste - 2 tablespoons
• Dried thyme - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Spinach - 50 grams, chopped
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. In a medium pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the diced carrots, celery, and onion; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
5. Add the rinsed red lentils, tomato paste, thyme, salt, and black pepper; reduce heat to low and let simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. After 20 minutes, stir in the chopped spinach and lemon juice; cook for another 5 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein and fiber from lentils, promoting satiety and digestive health.
• Packed with vitamins and minerals from vegetables, supporting overall health.

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