14 Great Vegetarian Recipes for your Health

3. Lentil Soup

There are so many great things about lentil. High in protein and fiber they are low in calories and have practically no fat! Use fresh herbs to get that extra flavor kick.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 finely chopped onion
• ½ cup finely chopped celery
• ½ cup finely chopped carrot
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 pound dried lentils
• 1 cup peeled and chopped tomatoes
• 2 quarts vegetable broth
• ½ tsp ground coriander
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon of black pepper

Directions

• Serves 6
• Over medium heat, add olive oil to a large 6-quart dutch oven. Add the onion, celery, carrot and sweat them for around 6 minutes or until the onions have become translucent.
• Add lentils, tomatoes, and the broth. Then add all the herbs and stir.
• Increase heat and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low, and simmer until the lentils are cooked and tender. About 40 minutes.
• Blend about half the contents with a stick blender, so you still have some whole lentils and some lovely soupy goodness as well. Serve