Description
This simple, healthy vegetable soup with lentils is packed full of nutrients and veggies and is hardy enough to be served as a meal. The entire family will love it!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 onion, minced
- 2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp coconut oil (or sub water for plant-based diet)
- 5 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 4 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 small head of green cabbage, chopped
- 10 oz frozen green beans
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup dried lentils
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 4 cups water
- 1 (15 oz can) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp Real Salt *
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp parsley
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot saute the garlic and onion in coconut oil or water until onion is translucent (3-5 minutes)
- Add the remaining ingredients and mix well
- Allow to simmer on low heat 30-45 minutes
- Garnish with parsley and serve
Notes
- This can also be made in the crockpot, simply throw all the ingredients in and cook for 4-6 hours.
- Although I typically think of garnish as an optional ingredient, the fresh parsley in this soup really does make it taste extra delicious.
- To make this soup strictly Paleo; leave out the lentils
Keywords: simple, healthy, nutritious