Description
A hearty and healthy cabbage and lentil soup that is perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium green cabbage, sliced
- 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add sliced cabbage and rinsed lentils; mix well.
- Pour in vegetable broth to cover the mixture by an inch. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cover.
- Cook for about 30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Check for doneness; add salt and pepper as needed before serving warm.
Notes
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Feel free to add other vegetables such as carrots or celery for additional flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg