Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 cup lentils (rinsed)
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or water with bouillon)
- Handful of fresh basil (chopped)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Chop the tomatoes and add them to a large soup pot.
- Rinse the lentils and add them to the pot.
- Pour in the vegetable broth or water with bouillon.
- Simmer for 20 minutes, checking lentils for softness; add 5-10 minutes if needed.
- Add chopped basil at the end, and season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes if desired.
Notes
For extra veggies, consider adding carrots, spinach, or zucchini. Coconut milk or yogurt can add richness. Pair with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg