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Green lentil soup with vegetables

Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup green lentils
  • 3 pcs. carrot
  • 1 onion
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 5 pcs. peeled tomatoes
  • 100 g spinach
  • 1 pc. medium-sized zucchini
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp basil
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 l water
  • to taste salt & black pepper
  • lemon

Instructions 

  • Finely chop the onion and garlic, and cut the carrot into medium-sized cubes.
  • Sauté onion and carrot for 2 minutes in an oiled heated pot, then add garlic and sauté for another 2 minutes.
  • Add diced peeled tomatoes and water, as well as lentils, spices, salt, and black pepper. Stir and boil, simmer for about 30-35 minutes on medium heat.
  • Then add zucchini cut into medium-sized pieces, stir, and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the spinach in the last 2 minutes.
  • You may also need to add a little water, depending on how much liquid the lentils absorb while cooking.
  • When serving, pour lemon juice over the soup.
    Bon Appetit!

Notes

Rinse the lentils well, change the water at least 6-7 times during rinsing.
 
Course: Soup